U-S bishops are in Baltimore this week for their annual fall meeting. This is their first in-person assembly since 2019. The bishops began their meeting today with a session that was closed to the media. It is believed the bishops will use that private session to have a frank exchange about a document on Eucharistic coherence. The document could have ramifications for pro-abortion Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The Diocese of Madison is defending its decision, to not host onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinics, at parishes and other diocesan entities. Some media outlets and Catholic personalities have characterized the decision as a condemnation of the vaccine. The diocese has said the decision was never about discouraging vaccination. Wisconsin bishops have encouraged Catholics to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Are you investing your life in the eternal things that really matter, or passing things, such as money, success, and appearance. Those were the questions posed by Pope Francis on Sunday, during his Angelus address in Rome. The pope reflected on scripture, which warns that this world will pass away, and only love will remain.
Today is the feast of Saint Albert the Great, a Doctor of the Church, and the patron saint of scientists.