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DRC Bishop: Government’s indifference to violence is a sign of weakness or complicity

May 05, 2021

In an interview with Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Paluku Sikuli Melchisédech of Butembo-Beni, in the north-eastern part of the country, says the government’s inaction in the face of the crisis is either “weakness, or it is complicity.”

Ecuadorian bishops circle wagons after resignation of Riobamba bishop, coadjutor

May 03, 2021

Eduardo Campos Limareports that the bishop at the centre of the controversy says he is leaving Ecuador and returning to his native Spain with clear conscience.

New Bishop of Memphis appointed by Pope

August 23, 2016

Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley of Washington will replace Bishop J Terry Steib

New Mexico’s bishops oppose governor’s plan to reinstate death penalty

August 23, 2016

Republican Gov Susana Martinez said she will push for reinstatement during the 2017 legislative session

Ex-soldier who killed Guatemalan bishop dies in prison riot

July 20, 2016

Byron Lima was imprisoned for the murder of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi, who was a critic of military abuses during the country's civil war

Baton Rouge bishop: ‘Love will triumph over hate’

July 18, 2016

Bishop Robert Muench has released a statement following the killing of three police officers in the city

Indian bishop released after being kidnapped and assaulted by unknown attackers

May 02, 2016

Bishop Prasad Gallela of Cuddapah was blindfolded, handcuffed and abducted shortly after celebrating Mass

South African bishop warns politicians against war rhetoric

April 26, 2016

Bishop Gabuza has criticised comments made by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters