Vatican Works Urgently to Avoid New Split as Dissident Group Organizes Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations
Vatican Meeting with Traditionalist Groups Next week, the Vatican is set to engage with leaders from traditionalist groups who’ve announced their intention to consecrate new bishops without papal consent. This move could potentially widen existing rifts in the church that have been developing for decades. Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández expressed an interest in “exploring avenues […]
Bishop Barron: Minnesota seeks change amid fraud scandals and ICE protests
As a member of the Minnesota community and Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, I find the current circumstances in my state quite distressing. We seem to be caught in a series of crises, with little light at the end of the tunnel. The environment is rife with corruption, violence, retaliatory threats, and a lot […]
New Hampshire bishop speaks out about ‘new period of martyrdom’ following Minnesota ICE shooting
New Hampshire Bishop Warns of Martyrdom for Clergy CONCORD, N.H. — An Episcopal bishop in New Hampshire is catching national attention. Recently, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld urged clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order in light of what he termed a “new era of martyrdom.” He made these remarks during a memorial […]
New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Cautions About a Time of Martyrdom
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire has cautioned clergy to prepare for a “new era of martyrdom” following the fatal shooting of a woman by federal immigration agents. Bishop Rob Hirschfeld made these comments during a wake honoring Renee Good earlier this month. Hirschfeld urged the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire to […]
Bishop Robert Barron criticizes anti-ICE demonstrators for invading a church: ‘Unacceptable’
Bishop Barron Responds to Disruption at St. Paul Church Service Bishop Robert Barron, a notable Catholic leader, has voiced his concerns regarding a recent protest at a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, where demonstrators disrupted the event to voice their opposition to ICE on Sunday. Barron, who oversees the Diocese of Winona-Rochester—located near St. […]
Bishop Robert Barron criticizes Zohran Mamdani’s comment on ‘the warmth of collectivism’: ‘For God’s sake’
Bishop Robert Barron, a notable Catholic figure, has expressed discontent over New York City’s new socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s remarks about “collectivist warmth” during his inaugural speech. Barron, who is known for his podcasting and the founding of Word on Fire, simply stated, “Please spare me.” Mamdani, marking his position as the first Muslim mayor […]
Bishop Robert Barron criticizes Mamdani’s comment about the ‘warmth of collectivism’: ‘For God’s sake’
Criticism of New York Mayor’s Inaugural Speech Bishop Robert Barron, a notable figure within the Catholic community, recently voiced his disapproval of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s inaugural speech. Mamdani, who identifies as socialist and is the city’s first Muslim mayor, emphasized a shift from “rugged individualism” to “collectivist warmth” in his address. Barron’s reaction […]
Pope Leo XIV will name Bishop Hicks as the new archbishop of New York.
Archbishop Appointment in New York Pope Leo XIV is set to appoint Bishop Ronald Hicks to take over as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. A person familiar with the situation indicated that this decision could come as soon as “this week.” This development follows Cardinal Dolan’s submission of his resignation, […]
Pope Leo is set to accept Cardinal Dolan’s resignation and may appoint an Illinois bishop to oversee the New York Archdiocese.
Cardinal Dolan’s Resignation and Potential Successor Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s resignation this week, potentially selecting a new bishop from Illinois to lead the Archdiocese of New York, according to sources. Mr. Dolan has held the position of archbishop since 2009 and formally submitted his resignation letter earlier this year […]
Pope Leo Accepts the Resignation of Spanish Bishop Facing Abuse Allegations
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cadiz on Saturday. The 76-year-old bishop is under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of a young seminarian in the 1990s. This incident marks the first time a bishop has been dismissed on abuse suspicions since the new pope’s appointment. A statement […]