Bishops Approve Canonical Step For Sainthood Cause For Lakota Catechist

News from the USCCB:
Bishops Approve Canonical Step For Sainthood Cause For Lakota Catechist - BALTIMORE—The U.S. Bishops have approved by voice vote the canonical consultation of canonization for a Lakota Catechist at their annual fall General Assembly in Baltimore. Sought by Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the voice vote is in keeping with the Episcopal consultation process as a step in the Catholic Church's process toward declaring a person a saint.....Read More

News from the Pope:
Pope addresses end-of-life issues - (Vatican Radio) When faced with the new challenges that arise with regard to “end-of-life” issues, “the categorical imperative is to never abandon the sick.” In a letter to participants in the European Regional Meeting of the World Medical Association on end-of-life issues, Pope Francis said:....Read More
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News from the Church:
Synod Preparations Reveal Church, Young Adults at Crossroads - WASHINGTON — For the past several months, dioceses and Catholic organizations across the country consulted youth and young adults on their most pressing concerns and their relationship with the Church, as part of the preparation for the upcoming 2018 Synod on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment in Rome.........Read more