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This week, a team from OSV News attended the U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly. The event offered insights into the church's current issues, according to Megan Marley, Digital Editor at OSV News. An interview with the USCCB president was highlighted as particularly engaging, addressing topics such as public meetings and challenges faced by bishops.
The assembly included discussions on various subjects. Archbishop Broglio commented on the U.S. elections, life issues, and synodality. Key moments included a focus on advancing core mission priorities following the Synod on Synodality and an overview of the fall general assembly.
"Living the virtues, listening and dialogue are vital to church, society," said USCCB President during an interview. In addition to ecclesiastical matters, there were updates about migration, human dignity, and creation discussed during public sessions.
In political news, Republicans have secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives according to Decision Desk HQ projections dated November 12th. This development provides President-elect Donald Trump with a governing majority for his second term starting January.
Other notable events include Red Wednesday on November 20th which highlights Christian persecution globally and Notre Dame de Paris welcoming back its iconic Virgin statue after five years since a devastating fire.
A range of national and international headlines were also covered by OSV News this week including stories about military chaplains' roles described as "a call within a call," reflections from a missionary religious sister during Black Catholic History Month, legal developments in Louisiana concerning religious displays in schools, and environmental discussions among US bishops related to 'Laudato Si.’
