Pastoral ministers should recognize that many adults from divorced families struggle in relationships. Difficult conversations must occur so that couples can be better prepared for marriage.
Archbishop Richard G. Henning, successor to Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston, said at a press conference on Aug. 5 that he is “well aware that I have a lot to learn.”
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington stressed the need for sincere dialogue in seeking unity in the Catholic Church during Mass on Aug. 3 for the Outreach 2024 LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Conference at Georgetown University.
Pope Francis has named Richard Garth Henning, 59, current bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, as the seventh Archbishop of Boston, the Vatican announced on Aug. 5.
The pope’s appeal came after the assassinations of Hamas political leader and peace negotiator Ismael Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut earlier in the week.