Cardinal: Heaven Doesn’t Need Saints Canonised, People Do
By Cindy Wooden – The Catholic Church’s proclamation of new saints demonstrates that it is possible for men and women to live holy lives and that God...
Category: Bishops
Some German Parishes Plan Blessings for Lovers
Catholic chaplains in parishes across Germany plan to invite people to “blessing services for lovers” on and around May 10. The campaign, “Love Wins,” was launched in...
Pope Updates Vatican Judicial Laws so Cardinals, Bishops can Face Trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and bishops accused of a crime can now...
OK, What is Synodality?
By Cindy Wooden – “Synodality,” which literally means “walking together,” has become a key topic of Pope Francis’ pontificate, but one which has raised questions and even confusion....
Bishop Shooting: Priests Suspected
By Carol Glatz – While Bishop-designate Christian Carlassare already has forgiven his attackers, he said finding the truth about why he was shot in the legs at...
Bishop Robert Mphiwe: Each Bishop is Unique
On February 27, Bishop Robert Mphiwe was ordained the third head of Rustenburg diocese, succeeding Bishop Kevin Dowling. Daluxolo Moloantoa spoke to him. The list of...
Gunmen in South Sudan Shoot Bishop-Elect in Both Legs Before His Installation
By Carol Glatz – Unidentified gunmen broke into the home of the bishop-designate of Rumbek, South Sudan, shot him in both legs and fled, according to church...
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale now a member of UN’s Multi-Religious Council of Leaders
By: Sr Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini SACBC Migrants and Refugees Office – Co-ordinator The SACBC Liaison Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI of...
Bishop Robert McElroy: Crucifixion’s Pathway of Radical Love is Antidote to Racism
Christ’s crucifixion “encapsulates the magnitude of evil in our world,” San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy said in his homily during Mass he celebrated for racial healing. “But...
Mozambique’s bishops speak out against violence in Cabo Delgado
Catholic bishops in Mozambique expressed concerns about ongoing violence in the country and increasing food insecurity – especially in the midst of the pandemic. In the northern...
Bishop Duncan Tsoke is installed as New Bishop of Kimberley
The installation of the new and seventh Bishop of Kimberley, Bishop Duncan Theodore Tsoke took place on 17 April 2021 as was anticipated. In attendance were the...
Last Court of Appeal Clears French cardinal of Failing to Report Abuse
A French cardinal has been definitively cleared of charges of failing to report sexual abuse by clergy and has been indemnified from further lawsuits. The Court of...
