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Bishop Barron criticizes ‘synodality’ and ‘Spirit of Vatican II’ in new statement

Bp. Barron cautioned that turning ‘synodality' into an ongoing state of the Church risks endless ‘suspense’ and undermines her essential mission of worship, evangelization, and service.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jan 7, 2026

Bishop Barron slams Mamdani’s praise of ‘collectivism,’ says it has killed millions

‘For God’s sake, spare me the ‘warmth of collectivism,’’ Bishop Robert Barron said.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Jan 5, 2026Jan 6, 2026

Justice Barrett criticizes Roe but fails to recognize Constitution’s protections for unborn

Contrary to Barrett’s comments, the framers of the 14th Amendment intended it to protect ‘any human being,’ therefore including the preborn.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Dec 24, 2025

Bishop Barron, citing Pope Francis, praises Trump crackdown on transgender mutilation of children

'I want you all to battle the gender ideology that is sweeping your country. It is opposed to the Bible and to our Catholic anthropology,' Barron recounted Pope Francis telling him.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Dec 20, 2025

Who are the candidates to lead the US bishops’ conference next?

Many of the candidates for the roles appear to be conservative or conservative-leaning, with the exception of Detroit's Archbishop Weisenburger.

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Peter Michaels

• Oct 18, 2025

USCCB remains silent on Charlie Kirk in contrast to effusive response after George Floyd’s death

The USCCB published not one but two statements in the immediate aftermath of George Floyd's death in 2020 but nothing yet about Charlie Kirk's murder.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Sep 15, 2025Sep 16, 2025

Judge blocks Washington law that forces priests to break Seal of Confession

A federal judge sided with Catholic priests and blocked a Washington state law from going into effect that would threaten priests with jail time and fines for not breaking the Seal of Confession.

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Matt Lamb

• Jul 18, 2025Jan 6, 2026

Catholic bishop who regularly prayed outside abortion centers fatally shot in LA

After ruling out suicide, the LA County Sheriff's Department is handling the Saturday shooting of Bishop David O'Connell 'as a murder investigation.'

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Andreas Wailzer

• Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023

Minnesota diocese confirms Bp. Barron is relocating Latin Mass, won’t say where

'Every effort is being made to find sacred spaces for this purpose which suitably reflect the beauty and dignity of the liturgy.'

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Louis Knuffke

• Feb 15, 2023

‘Gravely disappointed’: US bishops respond to Senate’s passage of same-sex ‘marriage’ bill

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York raised concerns that the passage of the Act 'will be used to argue that the government has a compelling interest in forcing religious organizations and individuals to treat same-sex civil marriages as valid.'

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Louis Knuffke

• Dec 6, 2022

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Articles tagged Robert Barron

Bishop Barron slams Mamdani’s praise of ‘collectivism,’ says it has killed millions

Justice Barrett criticizes Roe but fails to recognize Constitution’s protections for unborn

Bishop Barron, citing Pope Francis, praises Trump crackdown on transgender mutilation of children

Who are the candidates to lead the US bishops’ conference next?

USCCB remains silent on Charlie Kirk in contrast to effusive response after George Floyd’s death

Judge blocks Washington law that forces priests to break Seal of Confession

Catholic bishop who regularly prayed outside abortion centers fatally shot in LA

Minnesota diocese confirms Bp. Barron is relocating Latin Mass, won’t say where

‘Gravely disappointed’: US bishops respond to Senate’s passage of same-sex ‘marriage’ bill