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Members of the clergy arrive to attend Mass. Julien De Rosa / AFP - Getty ImagesThe robes worn during the morning mass were crafted by French fashion designer Jean-Charles Castelbajac and bore his signature style, boasting bold primary colors to convey the joy of the the day’s service. “I wanted something very pure,” Castelbajac said in the lead-up to the weekend’s celebrations. Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich after the consecration of the new main altar. Julien De Rosa / AFP - Getty ImagesHe added that the rector-archpriest of Notre Dame, Monsignor Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, had asked that the robes reflect “nobility and simplicity.”“I did everything with my scissors.

Persons: Julien De Rosa, Jean, Charles Castelbajac, “, ” Castelbajac, Paris Laurent Ulrich, Monsignor Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, ” Organizations: Diocese of, Eastern Catholic Churches, Getty, Notre Dame Locations: France, Diocese, Diocese of Paris, AFP, Notre

☆ Lawrence Hecker: Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New Orleans AP —A disgraced 93-year-old New Orleans priest pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving the sexual assault of a teenage boy in 1975. Lawrence Hecker, who left the ministry in 2002, had been scheduled to stand trial Tuesday. The case was reassigned to Campbell, who ordered Hecker to undergo routine physical and psychological evaluations before the trial. The alleged survivor in the criminal case against Hecker is among those who have filed abuse claims against the archdiocese in its long-running bankruptcy case. To date, more than 600 alleged abuse survivors have filed claims against the archdiocese.

Persons: Lawrence Hecker, Nandi, Hecker, Campbell, Ben Willard, Bobby Hjortsberg, “, ” Organizations: New, New Orleans AP, Times, New Orleans Advocate, Archdiocese Locations: New Orleans, Orleans, Orleans Parish, “

☆ Brooklyn monsignor who let Sabrina Carpenter film in church is removed, accused of mishandling $2M of funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A New York City monsignor who raised eyebrows by allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a video in his church was relieved of duties after he allegedly mishandled nearly $2 million of church funds, church officials announced. The Diocese said the investigation "uncovered a pattern of serious violations of Diocesan policies and protocols by Monsignor Gigantiello." Former pastor of Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello in 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP fileIn January 2019, Gigantiello allegedly transferred $1 million of parish funds to Carone’s law firm, the Diocese said. The investigation also found other instances of the monsignor transferring and using parish funds in violation of Diocesan policies and protocols.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Bishop Robert J, Brennan, Eric Adams, Monsignor Gigantiello, Frank Carone, Carone, Adams, Mount Carmel, Jamie Gigantiello, Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Gigantiello, Monsignor, Arthur Aidala, Aidala, Bishop Brennan, Bishop Witold Mroziewski, Deacon Dean Dobbins, Monsignor Gigantiello’s, Deacon Dobbins, Dobbins Organizations: York City, Roman Catholic Diocese, New, New York City, NBC, NBC New York, Our, Carone, NBC New, Development Locations: Carmel, Brooklyn, New York, NBC New York, NBC New, Shrine, Brooklyn , New York

☆ NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York AP —The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement. Released on October 31, 2023, the “Feather” music video revolves around men behaving badly toward Carpenter before meeting grisly deaths. Among them is an ongoing investigation into Gigantiello’s use of a church credit card for “substantial” personal expenses, he said. Meanwhile, the commotion set off by her music video hasn’t been lost on Carpenter. She made light of it during a concert at Madison Square Garden in late September, just days after Adams became the first New York City mayor indicted while in office.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, ”, Bishop Robert Brennan, Gigantiello, Eric Adams ’, Brennan, “, Alvarez, Cromwell, Bishop Witold Mroziewski, Mroziewski “, Adriana Rodriguez, Carpenter, monsignor, Frank Carone, Adams, Carone, hasn’t, cheekily Organizations: York AP, Roman Catholic Diocese of, New York City, Marsal, Sullivan, New, Disney Channel, Federal, Madison, Garden Locations: New York City, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, Carmel, ”, Parish, Queens, “, Manhattan

☆ The Rise of GodGPT: Religions Are Using Bots for Spiritual Formation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John Brandon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Dealing with social anxiety can be challenging, but there are several approaches that might help," the bot responded. "Cathy represents our innovative approach to leveraging technology in support of spiritual exploration," says Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, the founding director of TryTank and an Episcopal priest. But they've designed it to help spiritual seekers talk about subjects they feel "vulnerable or defensive" about. John Brandon is a journalist who has published over 15,000 articles on social media, technology, leadership, mentoring, and many other topics.

Persons: Cathy, It's, Lorenzo Lebrija, Lebrija, Andrew Doyle, Jesus, Chatbot Eli, Gita GPT, Father Justin, they've, Elon Musk, Joshua K, Smith, I'm Cathy, Sam Altman, Thomas Telving, Richard Zhang, I've, —, Rev, Doyle, Telving, John Brandon Organizations: TryTank Research, Episcopal, Episcopal Church, of, Gatorade, Google Locations: of Texas

☆ Longtime music director at Michigan church fired for same-sex marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The longtime music director at a northern Michigan church said he was fired just a few months before retirement after officials learned that he was in a same-sex marriage, a dismissal that has angered members and led to sidewalk protests by the choir. “He’s extremely talented, he’s perfect on the piano, he has perfect pitch and because of him, I look forward to going to church every week,” said Bob Holden, a chorister at St. Francis Church in Traverse City. The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman. “We take employee privacy very seriously and are not able to disclose details about individual personnel matters,” the Diocese of Gaylord, which oversees St. Francis, said in a written statement. In a time where there is so much controversy in the world, the church needs to be a place of peace, and instead it’s turmoil after turmoil,” church member Toni Stanfield said.

Persons: “, ”, Bob Holden, Francis Church, “ I’m, ” Holden, Fred Szczepanski, Michael Lingaur, Szczepanski, Pope Francis, Francis, Toni Stanfield Organizations: Catholic Church, Gaylord, Sunday Locations: CITY, Mich, Michigan, Traverse City, Traverse, Nevada

Melania Trump will accompany former President Donald Trump to the Al Smith dinner in New York City on Thursday, two sources familiar with her plans told NBC News. In late September, a Kamala Harris campaign aide confirmed that the vice president would not be attending the dinner, saying that she would instead be campaigning in key battleground states. Among those Democrats was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who made appeals to Harris’ campaign about modifying her schedule. “He lets me be who I am, and he lets me believe what I believe. The mood at the Al Smith dinner is traditionally jovial and gives candidates a chance to joke about their time on the campaign trail.

Persons: Melania, Donald Trump, Al Smith, Melania Trump, “, Kamala Harris, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Harris, Chuck Schumer, Walter Mondale, Melania Trump’s, ”, Maria Bartiromo, Trump, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton “ Organizations: Melania Trump, NBC News, Republican National Convention, New York Democrats, Archdiocese, New York, Democrat, Fox News, Democratic Locations: New York City, Milwaukee, New

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds of child sex abuse claims. The agreement in principle announced Wednesday settles 1,354 child sexual abuse claims, the plaintiffs’ attorney said in a news release. It is the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese. In 2007, the archdiocese settled child sex abuse lawsuits with 500 victims for $660 million. No designated donations to parishes or schools will be used to finance the settlement, the archdiocese said in a statement issued after the settlement announcement.

Persons: ”, Morgan A, Stewart, José H, Gomez, “ Organizations: Catholic, Archdiocese, Angels, Google Locations: Los Angeles, California, “

☆ Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Los Angeles, California (AP) – The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an attorney said was the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese, it was announced Wednesday. Attorney Morgan Stewart, who led the negotiations, said in a statement that the settlement is the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese. “These survivors have suffered for decades in the aftermath of the abuse. The settlement will be funded by archdiocese investments, accumulated reserves, bank financing, and other assets. According to the archdiocese, certain religious orders and others named in the litigation will also cover some of the cost of the settlement, the Times said.

Persons: José H, Gomez, “, ”, Morgan Stewart, ” Stewart Organizations: –, Catholic, Los Angeles Times, United States, Attorneys, Times Locations: Los Angeles , California, – The, Los Angeles, United, “

☆ Virginia 6th grader suspended because he waited too long to report classmate who brought bullet to school, family says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The family of an 11-year-old boy said he was suspended from his Virginia Beach, Virginia, school because administrators thought he waited too long to report that another student brought a bullet to class. An attorney for the family accused St. John the Apostle Catholic School of punishing the sixth grader when he was only trying to do the right thing. “They’re ruining this kid’s academic career by putting a suspension on his middle school record.”St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Virginia Beach. Anderson said a student pulled out a bullet and showed it to the 11-year-old right before the test started. “That was quite shocking to [his] mom that one, he would receive the exact same punishment that the kid that brought the bullet to school received.

Persons: John the, ‘, ’, Tim Anderson, “, Anderson, that’s, ” Anderson, Rachel Wigand, ”, ” Michael Riley, Wigand, ” She’s Organizations: John the Apostle Catholic, ”, John the Apostle Catholic School, Google, Catholic, NBC Locations: Virginia Beach , Virginia, ” St, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Portsmouth

☆ Florida priest accused of biting woman during dispute over Communion
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Rebekah Riess | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A Florida priest is accused of biting a woman while giving out Communion during a Mass in St. Cloud in an alleged “attempt to defend the Communion bread,” according to the charging affidavit in the case. The woman told police Rodriguez allegedly “became upset and tried to ram the ‘cookie’ in her mouth,” according to the affidavit. She said she then attempted to grab another Communion bread, which the priest was holding, when he grabbed and bit her arm, the affidavit states. The woman was asked to leave, according to the Diocese, which added the priest had not met her before.

Persons: Fidel Rodriguez, Thomas, Rodriguez, “, ”, God, “ Father Rodriguez, Father Rodriguez Organizations: CNN, Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Diocese, “, . Cloud Police, State Attorney’s Office, Judicial Circuit, Attorney’s Office Locations: Florida, St ., St, Orlando, Diocese

☆ Cecilia Gentili death: 2 men charged with distributing drugs that caused death of transgender activist, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Two men in New York have been charged with distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that allegedly caused the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February, prosecutors announced Monday. “Cecilia Gentili, a prominent activist and leader of the New York transgender community was tragically poisoned in her Brooklyn home from fentanyl-laced heroin. Medical examiners determined she died from “acute intoxication caused by the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, and cocaine. Prosecutors accuse Venti of selling the laced heroin, allegedly supplied by Kuilan, to Gentili on February 5, citing text messages, cell site data, and other evidence. Venti’s attorney, Joseph Turco, referred to Gentili’s death as an “accident” in a statement and said, “We’re sorry for Cecilia’s death.”“Our hearts and prayers go to the activist’s family.

Persons: Cecilia Gentili, “ Cecilia Gentili, ”, Michael Kuilan, Antonio Venti, Kuilan, Gentili, Venti, Joseph Turco, “, ” Turco, Howard Greenberg, ” Greenberg, CNN’s Elizabeth Wolfe Organizations: CNN, New, Eastern, of, Patrick’s, Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Prosecutors, US, Office Locations: New York, Brooklyn, of New York, St, Gentili, America, “

☆ 2 Men Charged With Supplying Drugs That Killed Cecilia Gentili
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Liam Stack | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Two men have been charged with providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed Cecilia Gentili, a prominent transgender activist and actress who was found dead in her Brooklyn home in February. The indictment accused Michael Kuilan, 44, and Antonio Venti, 52, of supplying Ms. Gentili with the drugs, according to an announcement Monday by federal prosecutors in New York. It was the first time that officials have disclosed Ms. Gentili’s cause of death. Ms. Gentili was a well-known community leader, activist and actress on the critically acclaimed television show “Pose.” Her death, at age 52, was met with an outpouring of grief from the L.G.B.T.Q. community, and she was mourned by New York elected officials, including Gov.

Persons: Cecilia Gentili, Michael Kuilan, Antonio Venti, Gentili, Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez Organizations: New York, Gov, Roman Catholic Archdiocese Locations: Brooklyn, New York, St, Patrick’s

☆ Oil prices edge lower after booking strong first quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

An energy installation on a property leased to Devon Energy Production Company by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seen near Guthrie, OklahomaCrude oil futures ticked slightly lower Monday, taking a breather after a strong first quarter. The West Texas Intermediate contract for May delivery lost 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $82.84 a barrel in the first day of trading for the second quarter. The Brent contract for June delivery dropped 40 cents, or 0.49%, to $86.57 a barrel. U.S. crude and Brent also booked three consecutive months of gains. WTI is up 15.5% for the year while Brent is up 12.3%.

Persons: Brent, WTI Organizations: Devon Energy Production Company, Catholic Archdiocese of, West Texas Intermediate Locations: Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma, Guthrie , Oklahoma

☆ Former Deacon Excommunicated After His Son Is Sexually Abused by a Priest
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Emily Schmall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A Catholic priest who sexually assaulted an altar boy in Louisiana is in prison, and a diocese has paid a settlement to the victim’s family. Now the diocese’s bishop has punished the victim’s father, a former deacon, with the Church’s highest censure: excommunication. It was the latest turn in a yearslong battle pitting the former deacon, Scott Peyton, and his family against the Diocese of Lafayette. The Peytons and the diocese have found themselves on opposing sides of a state law that gave childhood sexual abuse victims more time to file lawsuits. However, the law prompted new civil suits against Louisiana churches and clergy members who worked for them.

Persons: Scott Peyton Organizations: Diocese, Legislature Locations: Louisiana, Lafayette

The funeral of a renowned transgender activist in a New York cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the mass a scandal within one of the preeminent houses of worship in U.S. Catholicism. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of Cecilia Gentili, which was held in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan and drew a large audience on Thursday. Gentili was known as a leading advocate for other transgender people, as well as sex workers and people with HIV. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesThe cathedral held a Mass of Reparation following the funeral at the direction of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, Salvo said. “New York’s LGBTQ+ community has lost a champion in trans icon Cecilia Gentili," New York Gov.

Persons: Cecilia Gentili, Gentili, Enrique Salvo, Saint Patrick’s, ” Salvo, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Salvo, ’, Lent, ”, Kathy Hochul, “, ” Gentili, Sen, Robert F, Kennedy, Babe Ruth, Edward Dougherty, CatholicVote, Billy Porter, ” CatholicVote, Porter, ” Porter Organizations: Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Patrick’s, HIV, New York Gov, FX, Conservative Locations: New York, St, Manhattan, ‘ America’s Parish, Rikers, “, Argentina, Patrick's

☆ Opinion: Cecilia Gentili’s life can’t be diminished by one Catholic archdiocese
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Opinion Allison Hope | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The day after Valentine’s Day, a massive, fabulous funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York to honor the late, great Cecila Gentili. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is perhaps the most famous Catholic church outside of the Vatican. Enrique Salvo, pastor of St. Patrick’s, did not mince words in a statement he issued from the Archdiocese of New York’s office only days later. Cecilia Gentili's casket is brought into St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, on February 15. The Archdiocese of New York revealed its true colors with this statement, and along with them, the persistence of anti-LGBTQ judgment within the Catholic Church.

Persons: Allison Hope, Read, Billy Porter, Gentili’s, Gentili, Patrick’s, ” Allison Hope, Allison Hope “, Enrique Salvo, ’, Lent, Salvo, “, “ Saint Cecilia, Mother, Liaam Winslet, Mary Magdalene, ”, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cecilia Gentili's, Laura Oliverio, Webster, it’s, Pope Francis’s Organizations: New Yorker, The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Slate, Patrick’s, Archdiocese, Gentili, Catholic, Patrick's, Merriam Locations: New, St, New York, Patrick’s, ‘ America’s Parish, “ Saint, New York City, Archdiocese

☆ N.Y. Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Transgender Activist at Cathedral
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Liam Stack | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of a transgender community leader that was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, calling the event an insult to the Catholic faith and saying it was unaware of the identity of the deceased — or her vocal atheism — when it agreed to host the service. The funeral, which drew well over 1,000 people, celebrated the life of Cecilia Gentili, an activist and actress well known for her advocacy on behalf of sex workers, transgender people and people living with H.I.V. She was also a self-professed atheist, a topic around which she built a one-woman Off Broadway show. The service on Thursday was an event that most likely had no precedent in Catholic history. The pews were packed with mourners, many of them transgender, who wore daring high-fashion outfits and cheered as eulogists led them in praying for transgender rights and access to gender-affirming health care.

Persons: Cecilia Gentili, eulogists Organizations: Roman Catholic Archdiocese Locations: New York, St, Patrick’s

☆ Pope Francis says Africa’s criticism of same-sex blessing a “special case”
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex couples, saying the pushback from African bishops was “a special case” influenced by culture. African Catholic bishops said in a letter the pope’s endorsement “caused a shockwave” on the continent and “has sown misconceptions and unrest in the minds of many”, including pastors. Kazakhstani bishops Tomash Peta and Athanasius Schneider jointly described blessings for same-sex unions as a contradiction to the age-long practice and doctrine of the Catholic Church. “To bless couples in an irregular situation and same-sex couples is a serious abuse of the most Holy name of God,” said the preachers who head the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in the country’s capital Astana. French Archbishop Hervé Giraud said last month he could bless a gay couple as he believed such a blessing was not an acceptance of a same-sex union.

Persons: Pope Francis, “, Francis, ”, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Tomash Peta, Athanasius Schneider, of Saint Mary, Hervé Giraud, ” Giraud Organizations: CNN, Italian, Stampa, Catholic Church, of, “, Catholic, La Croix Locations: Africa, Madagascar, Uganda, Asia, of Saint, Astana, Europe, France, Austria, Germany, Sens

The church service came exactly a week after Frederik, 55, was proclaimed king after his 83-year-old mother Margrethe signed her abdication during a meeting with the government. “I chose some of the hymns we’re going to sing, and the king said, I would like to sing these hymns.”The hour-long service marked Frederik’s first official visit as king outside the Danish capital Copenhagen. “I think he’s going to be a king of the people,” said Aarhus resident Charlotte Houman. “I think he’s gonna embrace the people ... he’s going to be different in is his way of ruling. I think he’s going to be not too much top down, but he’s gonna be embracing the people, different kinds of people.

Persons: —, King Frederik X, Queen Mary, Queen Margrethe, Denmark’s, Frederik, Margrethe, Christina Elmstroem, ”, Henrik Wigh, Poulsen, “, Charlotte Houman Organizations: Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus, Associated Press, Police, Charlotte Locations: AARHUS, Denmark, Aarhus, Danish, Copenhagen

MIAMI (AP) — Eight months after crossing the Rio Grande into the United States, a couple in their 20s sat in an immigration court in Miami with their three young children. About 261,000 cases of migrants placed in removal proceedings are pending in the Miami court — the largest docket in the country. Their average caseload is now 5,000 per judge, said Mimi Tsankov, president of the National Association of Immigration Judges. An example would be allowing most asylum cases to be solved administratively or through streamlined processes instead of litigated in courts. ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

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☆ Sabrina Carpenter says it was OK to film her horror-inspired video in a Catholic church because Jesus was a carpenter
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sabrina Carpenter isn't too bothered by her Catholic church music video controversy. She recently came under fire for filming parts of her "Feathers" music video at a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn. "We got approval in advance," Carpenter told Variety, adding, "and Jesus was a carpenter." AdvertisementSabrina Carpenter doesn't seem bothered by the controversy surrounding her "Feathers" music video. Representatives for Carpenter and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn did not immediately respond to Business Insider's requests for comment sent outside of regular business hours.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter isn't, Carpenter, Variety, Jesus, —, Sabrina Carpenter doesn't, mansplain, Blessed Virgin Mary, Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Bishop Brennan, Gigantiello Organizations: Roman Catholic, Service, Variety, Blessed Virgin Mary Church, of, Catholic New Agency, Brooklyn, CNA, Roman Catholic Diocese of Locations: Brooklyn, Brooklyn , New York, of Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

☆ Insight: Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. A CCF official said energy and fossil fuels stocks make up between 3.5% and 6% of archdiocese investment funds, and that CCF uses its shareholder status to press for corporate environmental improvements. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Remo Casilli, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Bernard Hebda, Saint, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Minneapolis, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, CCF, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Saint Paul, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

☆ Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. Notably absent are any dioceses in the U.S.Reuters reviewed the financial reports published by two dozen of the nation's more than 170 Catholic dioceses, including several of its largest, and found that few provide details on specific investments. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Remo Casilli, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

At the end, Carpenter, 24, is filmed dancing in the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, wearing a short tulle dress and a black veil. The diocese said Bishop Robert Brennan also celebrated a Mass of Reparation at the church and “through the offering of this Mass, Bishop Brennan has restored the sanctity of this church and repaired the harm.”Political Cartoons View All 1270 ImagesEmails seeking comment were sent to representatives for Carpenter and the video director, Mia Barnes. In a post on Facebook following those actions asking for the church community's forgiveness, Gigantiello said a film crew had come to them in September, and that he allowed filming after not finding anything untoward in a search of the participants. Carpenter was in the Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” series that ran from 2014-2017 and has been singing for several years. Her music video has been viewed 11 million times on YouTube since its release.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter's, ” Carpenter, Carpenter, Blessed Virgin Mary Church, ”, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Robert Brennan, Bishop Brennan, Mia Barnes, Gigantiello, ” Gigantiello Organizations: Roman Catholic, Disney Channel, Roman Catholic Diocese of, Facebook, Disney, YouTube Locations: Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, Queens

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