CNS Video: New USCCB President explains break with tradition

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Kris Dmytrenko

There are few better stewards of tradition than the Catholic Church. Even in matters unrelated to faith, morals or liturgy, precedence isn’t taken lightly. One example has been the practice of electing a president of the national bishops’ conference. These elections rarely garner much press because, following tradition, it is assumed that the vice-president will […]

Apostolic visitation begins in Ireland; Team includes two Canadian bishops

Friday, November 12, 2010

Jenna Murphy

To download Flash Player please click here The following is the English-language communiqué released today by the Vatican Press Office. This document marks the beginning of the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland. On 19 March 2010, following a meeting with the bishops of Ireland, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI issued a Pastoral Letter to the Catholics […]