Rift on Communion policy as US Catholic bishops open meeting
AP Divisions flared quickly on Wednesday as US Catholic bishops opened a national meeting highlighted by a sensitive agenda item – whether to take initial steps toward a possible rebuke of politicians, including President Joe Biden, who receive Communion while supporting abortion rights. Some said the issue was so important and contentious that all the […]
US Catholic bishops divided over Biden presidency
RNS A statement released by US bishops on Wednesday after President Joe Biden’s inauguration highlighted tensions between Catholic teachings and the new administration and put a spotlight on the divided episcopacy in the country. “Today, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops issued an ill-considered statement on the day of President Biden’s inauguration,” tweeted Cardinal Blase Cupich of […]