U.S. Catholic Bishops Call for Unity and Peace Amid Church Strife and Global Conflict

Pope Francis' Actions Stir Controversy as Bishops Plan for Future

At the annual fall meeting of U.S. bishops in Baltimore, Catholic leaders called for peace in conflict zones and unity amid internal strife within the Church.
The meeting followed two significant actions by Pope Francis: the removal of a conservative critic from his role as bishop of Tyler, Texas, and the release of a document signaling a more welcoming stance towards transgender individuals.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, emphasized the rights of both Israel and Palestinians to their own lands.
The bishops elected Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas as the new head of their committee on pro-life activities, despite a recent defeat for anti-abortion groups in Ohio.
The synod process continues, with leaders set to reconvene in Rome next year, amid ongoing tensions between supporters of Pope Francis' inclusive vision and conservative critics.