Tag: Bishops
Pope Francis transfers responsibilities to bishops
With a new motu proprio published on Tuesday, Pope Francis has modified canon law for both the Latin Church and the Eastern Churches...
Pope at Mass for departed Bishops: Learn to trust in the Lord
More than 200 prelates - 17 Cardinals and 190 Bishops - have died in the past twelve months. On Thursday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the repose of their souls.
Canadian Bishops pledge $30 million to support residential schools survivors
Following last week’s formal statement of apology to indigenous communities who suffered in “Indian Residential Schools”, Canada's bishops have announced a $30 million national financial pledge.
Vatican publishes guide to assist Bishops in promoting Christian unity
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publishes a guidebook to encourage and assist Catholic Bishops in fulfilling their ecumenical responsibilities.
Pope celebrates Mass for deceased Cardinals and Bishops
Pope Francis, on Thursday, celebrates a Requiem Mass in Saint Peter's Basilica for the six Cardinals and 163 Bishops who have died in the past 12 months.