Archbishop Timothy Broglio
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U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more
USCCB president urges evangelization amid wars and challenges facing Church
Archbishop Timothy Broglio’s remarks opened the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday. Read more
USCCB president urges Israel to ‘find a way to negotiate’ to protect civilians
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, on Tuesday called on Israel to pursue negotiations in its... Read more
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U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform
Though the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in... Read more
Bishops invite Catholics to pray Litany of Sacred Heart in response to Dodgers’ ‘blasphemy’
The bishops’ prayer request comes after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they would be honoring the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more
U.S. bishops: Senate vote keeping abortion in veteran health benefits is a ‘gross failure’
The bishops said it is “inhumane” to provide taxpayer-funded abortion as “a so-called solution to pregnancy.” Read more
Lawmakers rebuke Biden administration for ending military hospital’s contract with Catholic priests
Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Biden administration after a military hospital ended a contract with the Franciscan friars. Read more
Walter Reed military hospital says new Catholic pastoral care contract under review
The Maryland medical center was sharply criticized by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio for not renewing its contract with a local... Read more
Broglio blasts military hospital for putting for-profit firm in charge of Catholic pastoral care
Walter Reed military hospital ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars just before Holy Week, the Archdiocese of... Read more
Archbishop Broglio offers prayers for 9 soldiers who died in Blackhawk helicopter accident in Kentucky
The president of the USCCB and archbishop for the Military Services, USA, offered prayers for the nine American soldiers who... Read more
As Catholics welcome Nicaraguan exiles, leading U.S. bishop calls for restoration of human rights
Catholic organizations in the U.S. have quickly mobilized to welcome political exiles from Nicaragua, but more must be done, Archbishop... Read more
Head of U.S. bishops’ conference contradicts Biden’s claims about taxpayer-funded abortions
President Biden asserted this week that neither the pope nor all Catholic bishops oppose public funding for abortion in the... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in... Read more
Archbishop Broglio visits Ukraine, promises American solidarity
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity. Read more
With ‘sorrow and gratitude,’ USCCB president reflects on the death and legacy of Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI helped lead the Church to “a more profound love of truth and the mystery of God,” Archbishop Timothy... Read more
Philly archbishop to head Catholic Relief Services board of directors
The three-year appointment is one of the first official acts of Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the new president of the United... Read more
9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore
Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly. Read more
Archbishop Timothy Broglio elected USCCB president
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore was elected vice president. Read more
Archbishop: Despite cause’s setback, Capodanno’s example is ‘uplifting for the whole Church’
A Sept. 6 Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Vincent Capodanno took place just... Read more
Federal judge issues injunction over military COVID vaccine mandate
A federal judge on Monday issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration and the Department of Defense over their... Read more
