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Bishops, dioceses and religious congregations asked for comfort and strength for those affected after two high speed trains collided, killing at least 68.

They showed steadfast faith in times of suffering and were close to their flock in their daily routines, according to the decrees declaring them venerable.

There was a “clear recognition” of the need to prepare people for discipleship in a local Church “chastened and challenged” by secularism and the abuse crisis.

Bishops also considered the role of marriage tribunals and the need to form the consciences of those responsible for accompanying families.

Cardinal Ferrão, the president of India’s bishops’ conference and archbishop of Goa and Daman, talked about a parish’s success with pastoral family visits and phone-free family evenings.

The Oct. 7-14 closed-door meeting of bishops, convened by Pope Leo, is focused on marriage and family.

More than a dozen U.S. bishops met with members of Congress Sept. 16 to urge them to enact effective safety guardrails on AI and to protect children online.

“Doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, other faith communities and those of no faith … stood up for the dignity and sanctity of every life.”

Bishop Citora Afonso’s violent death by “an assassin was a harsh blow to the heart of the Catholic Church in Mozambique and continues to cause us grief.”

“Love the people that the Lord has entrusted to you” and boldly bring the Good News of salvation to everyone, Pope Leo XIV told new bishops.