Catholic news briefs

Here are some recent Catholic news briefs:

Pope Francis

• Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of San Bernardino, California. Bishop Alberto Rojas, a native of Mexico, will succeed Bishop Gerald Barnes, who is retiring. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• Pope Francis has named a new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Mexico City. Archbishop Carlos Cabrero, a priest of the Archdiocese of Mexico City, will succeed Archbishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, who is retiring. (Source: Vatican News)

Vatican

• The Vatican has announced that it will hold a special synod on the Amazon region in October 2019. The synod will focus on the Church's mission in the Amazon region and the role of indigenous peoples in the Church. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Vatican has launched a new website dedicated to the life and teachings of Pope John Paul II. The website features a vast collection of documents, videos, and photos from the late pope's life and papacy. (Source: Vatican News)

US Catholic Church

• The Archdiocese of New York has announced that it will establish a new diocese in the Bronx. The new diocese, which will be known as the Diocese of the Bronx, will be established in 2020 and will be led by Bishop Germán García, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that it will establish a new Catholic high school in the city. The new school, which will be known as Bishop Canevin Catholic High School, will open in the fall of 2020. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

International Catholic News

• The Catholic Church in China has announced that it will establish a new diocese in the city of Shantou. The new diocese, which will be known as the Diocese of Shantou, will be established in 2020 and will be led by Bishop Joseph Gan Junqin, a priest of the Diocese of Shantou. (Source: AsiaNews)
• The Catholic Church in India has announced that it will establish a new diocese in the state of Odisha. The new diocese, which will be known as the Diocese of Rourkela, will be established in 2020 and will be led by Bishop John Barwa, a priest of the Diocese of Rourkela. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Other News

• The Catholic Church has launched a new initiative to promote the use of the Latin Mass. The initiative, which is called "Summorum Pontificum," aims to promote the use of the Latin Mass and to provide resources for priests and parishes that wish to celebrate the Mass in Latin. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a special jubilee year in 2020 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Fatima, Portugal. The jubilee year will feature a series of events and pilgrimages to Fatima and other Marian shrines around the world. (Source: Catholic News Agency)