Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.

Quería aprovechar este momento para expresar mi más profundo agradecimiento por todos sus esfuerzos para crear conciencia sobre los males de la Proposición 1 (Prop 1), que enmienda la constitución de California al permitir el asesinato de vidas humanas en el útero después de la etapa de viabilidad.

I wanted to take this moment to express my deepest appreciation for all your efforts in raising awareness about the evils of Proposition 1, which amends the California constitution by allowing the killing of human life in the womb after the stage of viability — even up to the day a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby.

On Friday, October 28, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responded to the attack on Mr. Paul Pelosi, on Twitter saying, “Please join me in praying for the swift recovery of Paul Pelosi and comfort for his wife and family too. Mother Mary hear our prayer.”

On Oct. 26, USCCB Bishop Chairmen, including Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, signed and sent the following letter to Congress urging action on policies to stand in radical solidarity with women, children and families.

El Papa Francisco nos invita durante todo el mes de septiembre a rezar especialmente por la abolición de la pena de muerte. Deseo animar personalmente a los fieles a añadir esta intención a sus oraciones.

Pope Francis is inviting us throughout the month of September to pray especially for the abolition of the death penalty. I wish to personally encourage the faithful to add this intention to their prayers.

Como ustedes saben, estamos en un momento crítico en la historia de California: este noviembre se les preguntará a los votantes si aceptan o no el “derecho” al aborto durante todos los 9 meses de embarazo, sin restricciones y limitaciones, siendo incorporado en la constitución del estado. Es realmente un indicio muy preocupante del estado de nuestro clima político actual que tal pregunta va a hacerse a través de la Proposición 1 en las elecciones el 8 de noviembre.

“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.”  Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.

“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.”  Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.

“We send congratulations to Cardinal-elect McElroy.”

On Thursday, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone formally notified Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion. Today Archbishop Cordileone

Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: El Papa Francisco ha sido uno de los defensores más acérrimos de la dignidad humana en todas las etapas y condiciones de la

Pope Francis has been one of the world’s most vocal advocates of human dignity in every stage and condition of life.  He decries what he evocatively calls the “throwaway culture.” 

The Second Vatican Council, in its Decree on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et spes, reiterated the Church’s ancient and consistent teaching that “from the first moment of conception life must be guarded with the greatest care while abortion and infanticide are unspeakable crimes” (n. 51).  Christians have, indeed, always upheld the dignity of human life in every stage, especially the most vulnerable, beginning with life in the womb. 

Notificación a la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi El Concilio Vaticano II, en su Decreto sobre la Iglesia en el Mundo

In an age of rapid global communication, events in one nation inevitably impact ecclesial life elsewhere. Thus the “Synodal Path” process, as currently pursued by Catholics in Germany, has implications for the Church worldwide. This includes the local Churches which we pastor and the many faithful Catholics for whom we are responsible.

Ahead of the Holy Father’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese of San Francisco…

As our nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we join together in prayer and expectant hope that states will again be able to protect women and children from the injustice of abortion.