Rob Hirschfeld called his clergy to place their bodies “between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable” at a rally remembering Renee Macklin Good.
Bishop Rowe said the church is avoiding public statements full of outrage on divisive issues like immigration and the war in Gaza, instead listening to those most affected.
Presiding Bishop Rowe brought the protracted conflict to a sudden halt by signing an accord with the former Florida bishop, who then unexpectedly resigned his orders.
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe: “Bishop Andrus will remain suspended from ministry until I am satisfied that he has demonstrated sufficient amendment of life to permit his return.”
Presiding Bishop Rowe believes that continued partnership with the federal government would undermine the church’s commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.
Pope Francis, 266th successor of Saint Peter as Bishop of Rome and leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics for the last twelve years, died on April 21 at 88.
The bishops joined in reflections and conversations on issues including declining church attendance, prayer as a form of witness, church property, Christian nationalism, immigration, hope and institutions, and Title IV.
