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Stories for November 2022

Ordered from most to least recent.

Released Wednesday, Nov. 30

 Vatican web site hacked again
 Pope urges daily examination of conscience
 New lay leader for Vatican Economics secretariat
 Indian archbishop arrested in protest over development
 Jimmy Lai as a witness to truth—and Nobel Prize candidate?
 Warm papal message to Orthodox Patriarch on feast of St. Andrew
 Senate passes same-sex marriage bill, sending it back to the House
 More Russian government, religious officials condemn Pope’s remarks on Chechens, Buryats in Ukraine
 Pope grieves for ‘wise and gentle pastor’ Cardinal Baawobr
 Becciu meets with Pope Francis to ‘clarify’ secret recording amid mounting scandals
 Disgraced former USCCB official named pastor
 US bishops’ Eucharistic revival plans walking pilgrimages
 Christians now a minority in England and Wales
 Videos highlight faithful with disabilities’ participation in Synod
 In US dioceses, Catholics urged to focus on Holy Family, the Eucharist during Advent
 COMECE publishes its contribution to EU’s consultation on the social economy
 Chinese government spokesman speaks of ‘friendly consensus’ amid Vatican complaints

Released Tuesday, Nov. 29

 Down-syndrome woman loses challenge to UK’s abortion law
 Seattle archbishop criticized for purchase of expensive residence
 Kidnapped priest and companions released in Nigeria
 Chinese bishops brief Hong Kong Catholics on ‘Sinicization’ campaign
 Ukrainian Orthodox Church takes another step away from Moscow
 A full online guide to the world’s Catholic hierarchy
 USCCB committee deplores reemergence of anti-Semitism
 ‘Your pain is my pain’: Pope Francis pens letter marking 9 months of war in Ukraine
 ‘Dream big, like John XXIII and Martin Luther King,’ Pope tells Italian schoolchildren
 Pope encourages pastoral outreach of priests from Latin America
 Leaders of Synod’s continental stage hold 2-day meeting
 Philly prelate, leader in Hispanic ministry tapped to head bishop’s overseas charity
 Damascus archbishop hopes Advent will cast a light on the Syrian people’s silent ordeal
 Around 20 families a month: Patriarch Sako laments the emigration of Iraqi Christians
 Seoul archbishop renews call for Korean peace, reconciliation
 Leading Colombian prelate calls for perseverance in peace efforts
 Belgian bishops meet with Pope for their ad limina visit to Rome
 ‘Perversion’: Russia condemns Pope’s remarks on cruelty of soldiers in Ukraine

Released Monday, Nov. 28

 Cardinal Sarah: religious freedom under threat in Western nations, too
 Pope covers Ukraine, China, women, abortion, dissent in new interview
 May Advent awaken us to God’s presence in our daily lives, Pope tells pilgrims
 Pope: Violence against women must be addressed through a joint effort
 Life of Eritrean bishop at risk in notorious prison
 In India, dissident group, angered by uniform liturgy, prevents archbishop from entering cathedral
 Ecumenical Patriarch on Holodomor: The diabolical deeds of yesteryear are repeated before our eyes
 Vatican says China has violated agreement with Bishop Peng appointment
 Pope to Israelis and Palestinians: violence kills the future
 Vatican offers guidelines for investing in a way consistent with faith
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 Another North Korea? Ortega tightens his grip on Nicaragua

Released Friday, Nov. 25

 Papal prayer for Java earthquake victims, World Cup in Qatar
 Papal message to ‘martyred’ people of Ukraine
 Pope names two women to high Vatican posts
 Cardinal Zen found guilty in Hong Kong trial
 Pope: Women can give more ‘flavor’ to theology
 OAS leader meets with Pontiff
 French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion in the constitution
 Court dismisses Becciu’s lawsuit against Italian magazine
 Bishop Stika, Knoxville diocese to face apostolic visitation
 Bishop chairmen implore Congress to reverse course on harmful Respect for Marriage Act

Released Wednesday, Nov. 23

 Pope, at audience, speaks of spiritual consolation
 Judge orders NY Archdiocese to turn over its investigative records on Bishop Hubbard
 US commission examines relation between official religions, religious freedom
 Christians are called to be active protagonists of the changes that Chile needs, bishops say
 Vatican official: Agreement on appointment of Chinese bishops is not new in Church history
 USCCB, other Catholic organizations call for TPS status for Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela, and Yemen
 Catholic participants weigh in on results of UN climate change conference
 Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin’s genocide
 ‘You will be my witnesses’: Minnesota archbishop pens post-synodal letter
 New USCCB president criticized for work for Cardinal Sodano
 Bishop offers glimpse into life of Christians in Qatar
 German bishops’ president: ‘We want to be Catholic in a different way’
 Catholic leaders respond to shooting at Colorado nightclub

Released Tuesday, Nov. 22

 Jews and Christians should unite for peace, Pope says
 Ex-priest who desecrated church sentenced for felony obscenity
 Vatican memos warned economic reforms could become ‘charade’
 Pope ousts leaders of Caritas International
 US bishops mark charter’s 20th year, pledge continued outreach to survivors
 Medical organizations challenge FDA’s past approval of chemical abortion drugs
 Prelate takes stock of US bishops’ migration efforts
 Putin: Patriarch Kirill’s ‘wise words’ strengthen the cohesion of society
 German priest abducted in Mali’s capital in rare kidnapping
 Priest abducted, freed in Nigeria
 Leading Sudanese prelate: Abyei faces humanitarian catastrophe
 Vatican issues message for World Fisheries Day
 Archbishop Cordileone calls for respect for life of the unborn, greater Eucharistic reverence
 Nicaraguan bishops express concern for thousands who are leaving the country
 Papal tribute to late founder of Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo
 Atlético Madrid medic called in for Pope’s knee

Released Monday, Nov. 21

 US embassy to Vatican observes ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’
 Italian nun who won song competition leaves religious life
 Some Hindus join in Christ the King processions in India
 Pope meets with leaders of Roman Curia
 FBI head: most abortion-related violence aimed at pro-life centers
 Cardinal Müller rips German Synodal Path, explains limits of papal infallibility
 New prefect for Dicastery for Eastern Churches
 Bishop Hubbard asks Vatican for laicization
 Vatican to consider Nevada archdiocese
 ‘Do not be afraid to face difficult challenges,’ Pope tells Italian doctors in Africa
 Pope urges Catholics, Assyrian Christians to continue on common journey
 ‘God’s servant to the suffering people’ of Uganda is beatified
 Pope honors family roots in northern Italy with rare outing
 Nigerian archbishop says rich nations need to pay for environmental damage
 At Vatican meeting, ‘moratorium’ on German synodal way process suggested, rejected
 Number of abuse allegations against Spiritans is ‘frightening,’ says former Dublin archbishop
 The Zanchetta affair (Part 7): ‘Lucas’ and Father Belda Iniesta

Released Friday, Nov. 18

 Pope speaks of family roots, his own age, in new interview
 French bishop-designate withdraws, citing burnout
 Orthodox Patriarch supports move for common Easter date
 Vatican refuses to accept lawyer in suit by former auditor
 Vatican moving toward beatification of Brazilian ‘Red Bishop’?
 613 Italian sex abuse cases sent to Vatican, archbishop reveals
 Maryland probe finds 158 abusive Baltimore priests, over 600 victims
 German bishops meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican amid concern over Synodal Way
 Pope names 38-year-old Brazilian layman as new Secretary of Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
 New USCCB president on unity, the Eucharist, and holiness
 EU bishops’ commission calls for de-escalation following missile explosion in Poland
 Climate change threatens Honduran agriculture, Vatican newspaper warns
 Act on climate change ‘before it is too late’: new papal appeal to UN conference
 Cardinal Tagle asks Vatican conference participants: ‘Who will tell the story of Jesus?’
 Ivory Coast’s bishops warn against illegal gold mining
 Recap of US bishops’ fall meeting in Baltimore
 US bishops’ religious liberty chairman laments Senate vote on Respect for Marriage Act

Released Thursday, Nov. 17

 New report finds rise in persecution of Christians worldwide
 US bishops vote to reissue document on voting without revision
 French archbishop admits improper behavior, steps aside
 Vatican conference marks Propaganda Fide’s 400th anniversary
 Missionaries to Brazil’s indigenous peoples issue manifesto
 New USCCB president would welcome meeting with Biden, stands by comments on homosexuality and abuse crisis
 Georgia’s heartbeat abortion ban is held invalid
 Bishop Barron reconsecrates cemetery vandalized on Halloween
 Prelate links Catholic social teaching, Ukraine’s defense against invasion
 Ghana’s bishops call for ‘crusade against corruption’
 Forest rangers, local towns stop planned cut of Christmas tree for Vatican
 Senate advances Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan 62-37 procedural vote
 Archbishop Gomez calls for evangelizing response to secular age
 Pope Francis wants an evangelizing Church in the United States, papal nuncio says

Released Wednesday, Nov. 16

 Hong Kong bishop calls for discernment, not action
 Pope pleads against escalation in Ukraine
 Pope speaks on desolation in spiritual life
 Peruvian journalist who investigated scandal-ridden lay group meets with Pope
 Papal condolences for families of victims of Istanbul bombing
 Federal judge rejects Biden administration’s transgender mandate
 India’s Supreme Court bows to Hindu nationalists on conversions
 Bolivian bishops call for wisdom and dialogue in the face of growing hatred and resentment
 Papal gratitude to ‘Match for Peace’ soccer players
 Pope Francis vows to help Yazidis during meeting with leader
 Pope encourages COP27, recalls Laudato Si’ Action Platform anniversary
 Vatican spokesman: Christian tradition, culture not enough to prevent war between Russia, Ukraine
 New Catholic medical school draws inspiration from Padre Pio
 US bishops elect Archbishops Broglio, Lori as new conference president and VP
 Senators reach deal on changes to Respect for Marriage Act, teeing up 1st vote this week

Released Tuesday, Nov. 15

 German archdiocese stumped on lay role in choosing new bishop
 FBI releases video of Buffalo pregnancy-help center firebombing
 Dutch cardinal wants encyclical on gender ideology
 Irish columnist: suppress Catholic religious orders
 Washington archdiocese cancels annual Mass for March for Life
 CCHD funding continues for group involved with Planned Parenthood, LGBTQ ideology
 Live the Gospel by treating others as a brother or sister, Pope says
 Pope to pharmacists: Combat throwaway culture with culture of care
 Ukrainian Catholic leader takes stock of war, discusses weeklong Vatican visit
 Maronite Patriarch criticizes adversaries who ‘do not want a Christian president’ in Lebanon
 Progressive clergy in Brazil facing death threats after Lula’s election
 Pope: May we turn wars, plagues into opportunities for conversion
 ‘Do no harm’: Catholic groups urge FDA not to approve over-the-counter birth control pill
 Catholic organizations urge Congress: Extend Medicaid postpartum, children’s health coverage to 12 months
 US bishops’ committee expresses solidarity with Church in Ethiopia following peace agreement
 Nigerian bishop warns against ‘healing ministries’ in the liturgy
 Cathedral to be built in Kyrgyzstan

Released Monday, Nov. 14

 Father Martin meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
 Apostolic nuncio urges India’s bishops to promote relations with other religions
 Papal warning to Catholic educators against ideological colonization
 Persevere in goodness, prayer, and service, Pope tells pilgrims
 Communication must be inclusive and truthful, Pope tells Vatican dicastery
 New vigil calls for justice for 1989 massacre of Jesuits in El Salvador
 Pope Francis says difficult times should inspire compassion for others
 US bishops post agenda for public session of meeting
 Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to continue after reversal of Roe v. Wade
 Detroit archbishop invites faithful to penance after Proposal 3 passage

Released Friday, Nov. 11

 ‘A genocide in the making’: Canada’s Ukrainian bishops call for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
 ‘In persona episcopi’: diocesan consolidations continue in Italy
 Pope Francis, King of Jordan discuss ‘need to encourage Christian presence’ in Middle East
 Archbishop Cordileone: The Catholic Church must be allowed to serve the victims of gender ideology
 Armenian Catholic leader laments silence in face of Azerbaijan’s attacks
 USCCB outlines migration-related priorities for remainder of year
 Pope to Pontifical Nepomuk College: Be builders of peace
 ‘Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization,’ Pope Francis tells seminary rectors
 Catholic leaders vow to continue fight after state abortion measures pass

Released Thursday, Nov. 10

 Former Vatican auditor sues Secretariat of State, promises proof of corruption
 Ukrainian primate meets former Pontiff, who promises prayers
 Pope Francis remembers late Orthodox Primate of Cyprus
 Catholic groups worry world leaders all talk, no action at COP27
 Report: Pope orders canonical visitation of Spain’s seminaries
 German prosecutors probe Cardinal Woelki over affidavit
 Leading Argentine media entrepreneur meets with Pontiff
 In occupied Ukraine, religious leaders face arrest, coercion
 Boston pays out $2.1M to settle Christian flag legal case
 Pope Francis has helped facilitate prisoner exchanges, Russian ambassador confirms
 Pro-life advocates suffer defeat in 5 states on abortion, infanticide-prevention ballot initiatives
 Situate military peacekeeping within context of development, Vatican diplomat tells UN meeting
 CCHD releases synod listening session report
 Background: World Day of the Poor

Released Wednesday, Nov. 9

 Chicago archdiocese finally reinstates Sunday Mass obligation
 New Vatican sculpture dedicated to the homeless
 Pope condemns warfare, urges peace in Ukraine, Syria, elsewhere
 Rochester diocese to pay $55 million to sex abuse survivors
 Outrage and despair in France at scale of abuse by bishops
 Polish court acquits men in toppling of priest statue
 Vatican diplomat renews call for special status for Jerusalem
 France opens investigation into cardinal who admitted to sexually abusing 14-year-old girl
 Former Pope Benedict to mount legal defense over abuse cover-up accusation
 Orthodox Church of Ukraine to allow Christmas on December 25 as rift with Moscow deepens
 Lebanese politicians must heed Pope Francis and put aside ‘self-interest,’ Patriarch says
 Priest kidnapped in northern Nigeria, diocese says
 ‘Climate change will not wait for us,’ Cardinal Parolin tells UN conference

Released Tuesday, Nov. 8

 US bishops table proposal to merge Steubenville diocese
 German bishop resigns after conviction for embezzlement
 Dutch bishop rips ‘vile’ Synod process
 Dutch bishops give sober report to Rome on Church decline
 Papal telegram following Tanzanian plane crash
 EU bishops call for solidarity in statement on winter energy emergency
 Cyprus’ Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81
 Pope ‘liberates’ brain-damaged bishop from his office
 Leading Latin American prelate calls for end of oil, gas exploration
 The Holy Spirit is a wellspring of joy, unity, and prophecy: papal address to Bahrain’s priests, religious
 Always seek new ways to serve the Lord, Pope tells Claretians
 Pope says Congo and S Sudan trip being planned for February
 USCCB approves Chicago’s lay ministry standards

Released Monday, Nov. 7

 November 7: Victims of Communism Day
 French cardinal admits past abuse, will cease public ministry
 New charges against French bishop after Vatican disciplinary action
 Father Ian Ker, biographer of Cardinal Newman, dead at 80
 Ukrainian Catholic leader presents Pope with a mine fragment
 Pope says: three world wars in one century
 Charleston bishop urges Catholics to put Christianity before party in midterm elections
 Women must be included in formation of priests, says Father Zollner
 Catholic Charities publishes advocacy manual
 Indian Christians seek an end to abuse by Hindu radicals
 Despite uncertainty, Catholic voices welcome Ethiopia peace deal as 5M people need food
 Italian missionary sister beatified in Kenya
 Abortion on the ballot in 5 states
 Theme of annual Vatican message to Hindus: ‘Together promoting conviviality and co-responsibility’
 ‘Let us sit down together to put aside our differences,’ Grand Imam says in Bahrain
 Pope to French bishops: Care for people ‘disoriented’ by Traditionis Custodes
 Mazzucato brings ‘more humanity’ to Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis says of supporter of abortion ‘rights’
 Love always and love everyone, Pope preaches to Bahrain’s Catholics

Released Friday, Nov. 4

 Pope, in Bahrain, asks interfaith support for peace, religious freedom
 NPR broadcasts audio recording of abortion
 India: priest involved in protests denies foreign aid allegation
 Ireland could lose one quarter of its priests in next 15 years
 Trenton bishop issues catechetical series on the Eucharist
 Quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools
 Renewed papal appeal for Ukraine
 Pope Francis to African youth: Organize together to fight against those ‘raping’ the Earth
 Papal letter to Jesuit scholar for 100th birthday
 Oxford scholar, an Anglican minister, named to pontifical academy
 Bishop Hinder: Pope’s Bahrain visit shows care of entire Church
 USCCB action alert: ‘Tell Congress to prioritize policies that support women, children, and families’

Released Thursday, Nov. 3

 Pope arrives in Bahrain, speaks against death penalty
 Lawsuit challenging Florida’s parental rights in education law tossed by federal judge
 Papal lamentation over plight of abandoned children
 ‘Like saints, be builders of peace,’ Pope tells pilgrims
 Pope entrusts apostolic journey to Bahrain to Our Lady
 Pope encourages Catholic Action youth to become leaven in society
 Representatives of National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue explore fraternity
 Agenda announced for US bishops’ meeting
 Luxembourg’s PM meets with Pontiff
 ‘Courageous discontinuity’: leading Latin American bishops present document to Pope
 4 months after canceled trip, DR Congo still waits for the Pope, ambassador says

Released Wednesday, Nov. 2

 Detroit archbishop warns all Catholics on ‘extreme’ abortion proposal
 Steubenville bishop faces investigation again
 St. Louis archdiocese plans radical downsizing
 Pope celebrates Mass for deceased prelates
 British national health service halts gender-reassignment for children
 German archbishop resigns after criticism on abuse complaints
 Irish bishop apologizes for priest’s homily against abortion, transgender ideology
 Last British governor of Hong Kong says Vatican suffering from ‘self-delusion’ on China
 Colombia celebrates beatification of foundress of 3 congregations
 ‘We are called to evangelize social media,’ Cardinal Tagle tells Asia’s bishops
 ‘Ecological disaster’: religious leaders want end to Ghana’s illegal mines
 Pennsylvania nuns continue court battle against takeover of land for natural gas pipeline
 South Korean Church leaders want inquiry after stampede, offer prayers
 Court holds EEOC guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity unlawful
 US State Dept. defends grant for drag shows in Ecuador
 St. Francis inspires Church to mirror his faith in Christ, Pope says
 ‘May God convert the hearts of the violent,’ Pope says following attacks in Somalia
 Your reality is noble, requiring patience and vision, Pope tells Catholic communicators
 Cardinal Parolin: Pope’s visit to Bahrain a sign of unity, dialogue in a tragic moment of history

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