Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester; Appoints Bishop John Bonnici as Successor

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WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Rochester, and has appointed Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, currently auxiliary bishop of New York, as his successor.  The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on January 7, 2026,…

Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said. Rereading all of its teachings “is a valuable opportunity to rediscover the beauty and the importance of this ecclesial event,” he said Jan. 7, and because its work…