bishops

“Death cannot prevent our Lord from welcoming our soul into his arms and transforming our mortal body … into the image of his glorious body.”

The newly resplendent Cathedral of St. Joseph was filled to capacity with archbishops, bishops, priests, deacons, religious, dignitaries and lay faithful.

The first National Safeguarding Conference, held in the Catholic-majority Philippines,, drew more than 300 bishops, religious superiors and lay experts.

“God, family, and country are the foundation of the vision we have regarding our commitment to all of Bolivia, to all Bolivians.”

“(In) this time of war that has not ended for 14 years now, the teaching of St. Pope John Paul II is a very important reference point, above all.”

“It is time to move beyond temporary fixes to a solution that honors the dignity of all and provides security and protects the sovereignty of our nation.”

“It’s a tough, tough human issue, and unless you work with victims and survivors and hear their story, you really can’t have a conversion of heart.”

The appointment of the married mother of two was welcomed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, president of England and Wales’ bishops’ conference.

“Bishop Harrington lived a life of deep purpose, joyful presence and boundless faith,” said one obituary about the prelate’s passing.

Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behavior by priests.