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BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 "yes" votes Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their Nov. 15-18 fall general assembly.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops Nov. 17 approved a fresh version of ritual texts dealing with the distribution and reception of Communion outside Mass during their fall general meeting in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE — An update on the U.S. bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" will take place sooner than originally planned. On Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their fall general assembly Nov. 15-18 in Baltimore, the bishops voted to begin the process of updating the charter in 2022 rather than in 2025. The vote was 230 bishops in favor of the plan and five bishops against it.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops agreed Nov. 17 that the sainthood causes for three laypeople from the United States should be advanced by their respective dioceses.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops have assigned a feast date to St. Teresa of Kolkata. The date would be Sept. 5, the death date in 1997 for the founder of the Missionaries of Charity. It will be an optional memorial on the U.S. calendar.
BALTIMORE — Bishops elected Father Michael J.K. Fuller, a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., as the general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He will serve a five-year term in the position.
VATICAN CITY — During this time marked by global crisis, St. Joseph can offer people support, consolation and guidance, Pope Francis said.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Front Royal is going out to rural and underserved communities to reach people who can’t come to them. The Catholic Charities pantry and USDA food distribution site began the initiative in August, partly in response to a drop-off in clients, according to Jeanne Jackson, pantry administrator.
Gospel Commentary: Christ the King
GOSPEL COMMENTARY Nov. 21, Jn 18:33-37