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Cardinals, theologians discuss decision-making role of laity in church

As the Catholic Church continues to reflect on synodality through a two-year process of listening and dialogue, a panel of six notable theologians and canonists discussed the nature of consultation and decision-making in a synodal church.
San Francisco prelate says no Communion for Pelosi over her abortion stand

San Francisco's archbishop declared May 20 that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is not "to be admitted" to Communion unless and until she publicly repudiates "support for abortion 'rights'" and goes to confession and receives absolution "for her cooperation in this evil."
'Br. Martin,' self-described monk with large Twitter following, says he won't heed bishop's warning

A social media-savvy layman, who uses the title “Brother” and wears a habit, will not obey his bishop’s orders to cease presenting himself as a religious brother or member of a religious community.
Understanding Americans' abortion views from poll results not always easy

How to make sense of Americans' attitudes toward abortion? It isn't easy. In polls, many respondents will give answers that contradict each other.
Berlin archbishop asks forgiveness for homophobia in the church

German archbishop: Homophobia was an "unholy line of tradition" in the Catholic Church.
Archbishop, 97, says he thinks church is growing secretly in North Korea

One of South Korea's most senior clergymen says he believes the Catholic Church in communist North Korea is growing, although Catholics live in hiding and endure persecution.
Israeli police attack pallbearers at Palestinian journalist's funeral

Israeli riot-control police attacked mourners and pallbearers as thousands came to pay their respects at the May 13 funeral of prominent Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Akleh, who was killed in clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen in Jenin, West Bank.
Bishop condemns 'abhorrently evil' slaying of 10 at Buffalo supermarket

Ten people were killed and three others injured Saturday when a teenage gunman opened fire with an assault rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
U.S. baby formula shortage hits food pantries run by church, other agencies

A nationwide shortage of baby formula is hitting home at a number of food pantries, including those operated by the Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, said administrators.
German bishops' president asserts need to develop church teaching

The president of the German bishops’ conference has expressed his belief that church teaching needs further development, in response to critique of the synodal path in that country.
Bishop prohibits prelature from accepting aid from those damaging Amazon

A Catholic prelature in Brazil's Amazon has decreed that its parishes will not accept donations from any person or company that displaces minorities or damages the earth.
Report identifies abuses of Native American children in boarding schools

Hundreds of boarding schools supported by the U.S. government for 150 years sought to forcefully assimilate Native American and Indigenous children into white society, a first-of-its-kind report from the Interior Department said.
Officials condemn violence, threats after high court leak on abortion case

Biden administration officials issued a statement against violence May 9 following protests outside the homes of two Supreme Court justices in the Washington area as well as a spate of vandalism and disruptions targeting locales of groups that oppose abortion. Some of them include Catholic churches.
Academics consider fallout, motivations from leak on Roe decision

The May 2 leaked draft of an opinion in the upcoming Supreme Court's abortion decision demonstrates the use of normal partisan fighting tactics seen in the other branches of government on a regular basis.
Russia's war meant to eliminate Ukrainian people, archbishop says

The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said Russia's reasons for attacking Ukraine are nothing more than an excuse to justify its ultimate goal of wiping out the country and its people.
Catholic University selling Dorothy dress to help school's drama department

Dorothy's refrain, "There's no place like home," in "The Wizard of Oz" also could be echoed by her blue and white gingham dress from the 1939 movie.
Pro-life advocacy groups plan next steps after abortion opinion leak

Although many pro-life groups immediately reacted positively to the news that the majority of Supreme Court justices seem set to overturn the court's Roe v. Wade decision, some tempered their reaction with a continued call for more advocacy while others kept a wait-and-see approach until the court issues its opinion in the weeks ahead.
Justices to scuttle Roe?

The Supreme Court appears set to overturn its Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion for nearly 50 years, according to a leaked initial draft of a court opinion obtained by Politico and published online the evening of May 2.
Haitians head to Mexico-U.S. border; church seeks humanitarian help

A Mexican border diocese has issued an urgent appeal for assistance as hundreds of Haitian migrants arrive in the oft-violent city of Nuevo Laredo, hoping to apply for asylum in the United States.
Mexico's bishops decry prevailing violence, impunity in the country

The Mexican Bishops’ Conference expressed its concern Thursday over the ever-present threats to the lives of women and the weakest in the country.

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