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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

US bishops push back as Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV

American bishops defended Pope Leo XIV against President Trump’s criticisms, stressing that the pope is a spiritual leader and not Trump’s rival. Trump disparaged Leo XIV on Truth Social and posted a controversial image, drawing backlash even from some supporters. Leo XIV said he’s unfazed and won’t engage in a debate, while Bishop Barron and others called the remarks inappropriate and urged an apology, amid broader Vatican–White House tensions over policy toward Iran.

via Politico|

#politics #pope-leo-xiv #trump

religion3 months ago•3 min saved

Catholic Bishops Propose National Holy Hour for Peace and Renewal

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the USCCB, invites bishops and priests to observe a nationwide Holy Hour for Peace as a call for reconciliation, justice, and dignity, citing recent violent incidents and urging mercy, prayer, and acts of service.

via usccb|

#catholic-church #holy-hour #human-dignity

religion6 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Catholic Bishops Choose Conservative Leader Amid Immigration and Trump Policy Debates

Bishop Daniel Flores was unexpectedly elected as vice president of the US Catholic Bishops Conference, known for his straightforward communication and willingness to address contentious issues directly, suggesting his colleagues see him as genuine and unambiguous in his leadership style.

via The Pillar|

#bishop-daniel-flores #catholic-church-leadership #conference-election

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Calls Grow for Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences Before Trump Era Returns

As President Biden's term nears its end, there is a renewed call for him to commute all federal death sentences to life imprisonment, aligning with the longstanding opposition of the U.S. Catholic bishops and Pope Francis's stance against capital punishment. This action would spare the lives of 40 men on federal death row and advance human dignity by addressing concerns about the death penalty's fairness, potential for error, and its impact on rehabilitation.

via VoterVoice|

#biden #catholic-church #death-penalty