The governing body of the Catholic bishops in the United States has labeled gender transition surgeries as contrary to the "created order" ordained by God and proclaimed that Catholic hospitals must not perform them.
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Henning as coadjutor bishop of Providence catholicworldreport.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from catholicworldreport.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bishop Richard Henning / Diocese of Rockville CentreRome Newsroom, Nov 23, 2022 / 06:34 am (CNA).Pope Francis appointed Bishop Richard Henning as a coadjutor bishop of Providence on Wednesday.As coadjutor, Henning will assist Bishop Thomas J. Tobin in the administration of the Rhode Island diocese and should succeed him as bishop upon his retirement, expected once Tobin turns 75 next April.The Diocese of Providence is home to more than 603,000 Catholics. In the Vatican s announcement on Nov. 23, Pope Francis also accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert C. Evans, 75, who served as an auxiliary bishop of Providence for the past 13 years.Henning, an auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre since 2018, reacted to his appointment with gratitude."On this eve of the Thanksgiving Feast, I give thanks to almighty God from Whom all blessings flow! " The bishop added that he was thankful for "the opportunity to learn" from Tobin and "for the many people who have offered me
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