Is the priest creating pressure to buy? asks the reader. The bishop is 'largely agreeing'.
A discussion is sparked regarding whether priests create pressure on funeral attendees to purchase floral arrangements by reading aloud from ribbons during memorial services, with both a bishop and funeral home advocating for sensitivity in condolences.
Father Romeu da Fonte dies at 96; was the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife
Father Romeu da Fonte, the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, passed away at the age of 96.
Unrecognized 'Kyiv Patriarchate' elects new head after Filaret's death
The unrecognized Ukrainian Orthodox Church — Kyiv Patriarchate has elected Archbishop Nykodym as its new head following the death of Patriarch Emeritus Filaret.
Catholic bishop wants to bypass celibacy. Will the Vatican turn a blind eye?
A Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men to address the shortage of priests, despite facing potential excommunication due to church regulations.
City Council of Oriximiná grants title of Honorary Citizen to Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes
The city council of Oriximiná awarded Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes the title of Honorary Citizen for his significant contributions to the local community.
Vatican Seven / Priests in the Field, Laity at the Bishop's Office. The Situation in Western Bohemia Shows What to Prepare For
The article discusses the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the Litoměřice diocese due to a shortage of priests and the significant decline in church attendance among the population.
Bishop Election in Aarhus to Go to Second Round
None of the three candidates in the bishop election in Aarhus received over 50% of the votes, leading to a runoff between the top two candidates.
Bishop election in Aarhus to go to a second round
The bishop election in Aarhus Stift did not conclude in the first round, necessitating a second round between candidates Thomas Frank and Esben Thusgård.
The priest suspected of living a secret life with a woman and children received a warning from the bishop but has an excuse
A priest from Lithuania has been questioned regarding his secretive cohabitation with a woman and two children, leading to scrutiny from the bishop.
Iskender Pasha: How the renegade bishop Alexandros Potouras of Chousamantes realized that Christianity is a one-way street
The article discusses the conversion of local Christians to Islam in the province of Of, Trabzon, due to constant attacks and pressures, highlighting the role of Bishop Alexandros Potouras in this religious transformation.
Bishop of the Diocese of Coroatá is injured after car overturns and falls into a lake on MA-235
Bishop Dom Sebastião Bandeira Coelho was injured when the car he was in overturned and fell into a lake in Maranhão, Brazil, and is under observation in the hospital.
Eichstätt Financial Scandal: Former Bishop Testifies: "We are not business professionals"
Former Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke testified about his admissions regarding financial mismanagement in the Eichstätt diocese, highlighting a lack of expertise in the financial oversight committee.
Lestadians Elected Their Man as Vicar in Liminka, Says Researcher – Even the Bishop Considered the Woman More Qualified
A controversial election process for the parish vicar in Liminka, Finland, has raised questions about meritocracy in church appointments.
Bishop emptied the church's coffers and went to a brothel – The Pope fired him
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of the Chaldean Catholic Church in San Diego has been dismissed following serious allegations of embezzlement and visits to a Mexican brothel.
The Estonian Methodist Church elected its first bishop in history
The Estonian Methodist Church has elected its first bishop, Robert Tšerenkov, who previously served as the superintendent.
Iran regime 'in its death throes' but 'shouldn't be underestimated'
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani warns that while the Iranian regime appears to be on the brink of collapse, it should not be underestimated as it continues to fight for survival amidst fears of civil unrest.
Pope Leo XIV appoints new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Aracaju
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Jefferson Santos Pinheiro as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Aracaju.
Morbihan: Father Guégan's body found more than two years after his disappearance, announces the bishop of Vannes
Father Christophe Guégan's body was discovered in a river in Morbihan, France, more than two years after he went missing amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
California bishop’s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of San Diego faces numerous felony charges including embezzlement and money laundering, following allegations of misappropriating church funds.
Pope Leo accepts resignation of San Diego bishop accused of stealing R$ 1.3 million
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of a San Diego bishop who was arrested for allegedly stealing R$ 1.3 million from his congregation.
Who is Emanuel Shaleta, the bishop accused of embezzling 270,000 dollars from a parish in California
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, leader of the Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, has been accused of embezzling $270,000 from a California parish, leading to his resignation and a criminal investigation.
The Polish Church is facing big changes. The Bishop reveals details
The Polish Episcopal Conference begins discussions on a significant project focused on parish catechesis aimed at enhancing faith transmission within communities.
California Catholic bishop resigns amid charges he embezzled $270,000 from parish
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta has resigned and pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges related to mishandling funds from a Chaldean Catholic parish in San Diego.
Ontario ‘taking over’ Toronto’s island airport, will compensate city
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to take control of Toronto's island airport to expand its runway for jet traffic, despite opposition from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.
Würzburg: Chauffeur becomes mayor - Bishop needs a new driver
Dominik Zeißner, a chauffeur for the Würzburg bishop, has won the election for mayor of Wasserlosen, prompting the bishop to seek a new driver.
Streets in the city center closed for mass celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ordination of the bishop of Mogi das Cruzes
Two streets in the center of Mogi das Cruzes will be closed for a mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of Bishop Dom Pedro Luiz Stringhini's episcopal ordination.
Pre-border clearance for U.S. flights coming to Toronto Island Airport
Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport will implement pre-clearance for U.S. flights, allowing travelers to complete customs procedures prior to departure.
Liberia: Bishop Brown Warns Ongoing Demolitions Could Haunt Boakai's Legacy - Urges President to Engage Landowners to Prevent Chaos, Mass Displacement
Bishop Kortu Brown warns that the ongoing government demolition of homes and businesses in Liberia could negatively impact President Boakai's legacy and urges engagement with landowners to prevent further chaos and displacement.
Catholic bishop who visited brothels in Mexico and embezzled church funds arrested at California airport
A California Catholic bishop has been arrested at San Diego International Airport for allegedly visiting brothels connected to human trafficking in Mexico and misappropriating church funds.
Due to Handling of Abuse Case: Former Bishop of Würzburg Gives Up Honorary Title
Emeritus Bishop Friedhelm Hofmann of Würzburg has renounced his honorary title following revelations of mishandling allegations of sexual abuse against a deceased priest in the diocese.
Bishop Jari Jolkkonen does not understand the admirers of Israel, but avoids the church-splitting question
Bishop Jari Jolkkonen addresses political issues during a church sermon, advocating for love and compassion while critiquing imperialism.
One of these five will become bishop in Stavanger
Five candidates have been nominated for the position of bishop in the Stavanger diocese.
Greek Catholic Church / The new eparchial bishop in Bratislava is Milan Lach
Pope Leo XIV appointed Milan Lach as the new eparchial bishop of Bratislava, replacing Bishop Peter Rusnák.
The Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Still Divides the Finnish Congregation of Vaasa - The Bishop Would Like the Disputes to End
The Vaasa Finnish congregation has decided to allow the blessing of same-sex couples despite an appeal against this decision, which caused further division within the church community.
He Knew. And Sent the Pedophile Priest on a Mission Abroad. In Court, He Explains Why [BISHOP JEŻ]
Retired metropolitan archbishop Wiktor Skworc denied that sending a pedophile priest to Ukraine was an attempt to silence a scandal during a court hearing.
“Domenico is the child of all of us”. At the funeral of the child, even Premier Giorgia Meloni
During the funeral of little Domenico Caliendo, attended by Premier Giorgia Meloni, Bishop Francesco Marino expressed the communal grief felt by the community during the touching ceremony.
Bishop Martinović baptized the tenth child of the Ivić family in Bučje
Bishop Ivo Martinović baptized Ella, the tenth child of parents Josip and Maja Ivić, during a Eucharistic celebration in the parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bučje.
Protestant Media: Only Cuts in the 'Beloved Journalism'
The Protestant Bishop of Bavaria, Christian Kopp, addressed concerns about the funding cuts for the Evangelical Press Association of Bavaria, reaffirming that financial support will not be completely eliminated despite changes in media and financial conditions.
Bjarte Baasland has died
Bjarte Baasland, the son of former bishop Ernst Baasland, has passed away at the age of 51, following a life marked by gambling addiction and subsequent financial troubles.
Complaint against former bishop investigated for raping and harassing a priest is archived by the Public Ministry
The Public Ministry of Brazil has archived a case against former bishop Dom Valdir Mamede, who was investigated for sexually assaulting a priest, due to insufficient evidence to support claims of violence or coercion.
"Expired". If it weren't for the Church's delay, they could have fought in court. [Bishop Jeż's TRIAL]
The article discusses the unprecedented trial of Bishop Andrzej Jeż for failure to report clerical sexual abuse to the authorities, highlighting the implications for the Catholic Church in Poland.
Theologian bishop says AOC pushed culture aside in heated response to Marco Rubio speech
A Catholic bishop criticizes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for sidelining cultural discussions in her response to Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets
Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate larger jets.
Alleged terrorist who stabbed bishop diagnosed with schizophrenia
A teenager who stabbed a bishop in Sydney has been diagnosed with schizophrenia as part of an alleged terrorist attack.
Teen who stabbed Sydney bishop may have been psychotic at time, court hears
A teenager diagnosed with schizophrenia is being assessed for his mental state during the stabbing of a Sydney bishop, which is considered an alleged terrorist attack.
Pro-abortion Notre Dame professor withdraws from institute role after fierce criticism from bishop, cardinals
Susan Ostermann has decided not to take the role as director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at Notre Dame following backlash from conservative religious figures.
Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses
The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.
Bishops get tangled up with the Pope's warning about the far right and avoid denying it: 'I don't speak of private meetings'
Spanish bishops have avoided directly addressing Pope Francis's warnings about the rise of the far right during a press conference.
Bätzinga replaces Wilmer / A new leader of German bishops acts as a bridge between reformers and the Vatican
Germany's Catholic Church has elected Heiner Wilmer as its new supreme bishop amid tensions from the Synodal Way.
REACTION TO THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH ⟩ Joel Luhamets: the speech echoed serious gratitude, care, and concern for our people
Emeritus bishop Joel Luhamets reflects on the president's speech expressing deep gratitude and concern for the Estonian population's declining numbers.