Attorney General Merrick Garland faced some harsh questioning from Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.
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Pope Francis Mourns ‘Tragic’ Death of L.A. Bishop David O’Connell
In a telegram sent following the murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell last month, Pope Francis praised the late bishop’s commitment to the poor and migrants and offered his closeness to the local community.
L.A. Faithful Remember ‘Humble’ Bishop Who Was Pro-Life Advocate
If Catherine Contreras had the opportunity to have one more conversation with the late Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, she would thank him for his unwavering support of pro-life advocates and for being a father figure to so many.
As Artificial Intelligence Invades Culture, Church Voices Say It Shouldn’t Be Used Behind the Lectern
Famed 20th-century author G.K. Chesterton once invoked the task of “writing one’s own love letters or blowing one’s own nose” to say that there are certain things man should do for himself. According to Father David Mowry, that remains true for homily writing, as well.
We Asked an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Write a Homily and This is What it Came Back With
The following is a homily generated by ChatGPT in response to The Tablet’s request to “Write me a Catholic homily on this week’s Gospel, Mt 4:1-11” for Feb. 26.
Mississippi Extends Medicaid Benefits for Postpartum Care
Answering a recent call from Mississippi’s Catholic bishops, state legislators there have advanced a bill that would extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to a full year after they give birth.
Slain Bishop Often Combined Humor and Faith in His Homilies
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell had a gift for public speaking.
Head of New Institute Says Catechesis Must Also Evangelize
At the same time the U.S. bishops look to revitalize the nation’s faith through different initiatives related to encounter and evangelization, Father Daniel Mahan wants to utilize the same concept to enhance catechetical processes for young people “in ways that spark the imagination.”
Prosecutors Challenge Medical Report Finding McCarrick Not Competent to Stand Trial
Prosecutors are challenging the medical report claiming former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on charges he sexually abused a teen in the 1970s.
Bishop O’Connell Murder Suspect Confesses, Funeral Plans Announced
The suspect in the case, Carlos Medina, the husband of Bishop O’Connell’s housekeeper, has since admitted to murder, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. He has been charged with one count of murder and a “special allegation” that he personally used a firearm.