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What does it means to be “in communion” today?

October 2, 2022 John A. Monaco 28

Some months ago, a Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico was removed from office by Pope Francis, in a move which some have questioned for its appropriateness. On March 9, Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres was relieved […]

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Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal

April 28, 2022 Catholic News Agency 23

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres. / Diocese of Arecibo.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Apr 28, 2022 / 22:34 pm (CNA).
Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago made a secret apostolic vi… […]

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Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels ‘blessed to suffer persecution’

March 9, 2022 Catholic News Agency 9

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres / Diocese of Arecibo

Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Mar 9, 2022 / 11:39 am (CNA).
Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels “blessed to suffer persecu… […]

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Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico says his removal by Pope Francis is ‘totally unjust’

March 9, 2022 Catholic News Agency 15

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres. / Diocese of Arecibo.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Mar 9, 2022 / 06:05 am (CNA).
A Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico described his removal from office by Pope Francis on Wednesday as “totally unjust.”Bishop Daniel Fernánde… […]

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Puerto Rican bishop recognizes right to conscientious objection to COVID vaccines

August 18, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Aug 18, 2021 / 13:45 pm (CNA).
The Bishop of Arecibo has recognized the right to conscientious objection to vaccines against COVID-19, and announced that clerics will be able to sign exemptions for t… […]

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