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Pro-life groups sue DC over chalk messages, alleging ‘viewpoint discrimination’
Two pro-life groups are suing Washington D.C., alleging that the city discriminated against their pro-life viewpoints by refusing to grant... Read more
NYC Catholic schools in session while pandemic closes public schools
Catholic schools in New York City will remain open for in-person learning on a school-by-school basis even as the city’s... Read more
US religious liberty ambassador calls out China for using tech to suppress religion
The U.S. will be working against the use of technology to suppress religious minorities, the religious freedom ambassador announced this... Read more
City repeals law limiting pro-life outreach at Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic
A law that curtailed pro-life outreach at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi has been repealed by the city of... Read more
Virtual photo exhibit seeks to tell diverse Catholics' stories
The U.S. bishops on Tuesday praised a virtual exhibit created by the Diocese of Green Bay, which features portraits of... Read more
Treat churches like businesses during lockdowns, Americans say
As some states and cities reinstate restrictions meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a survey has found that... Read more
Two churches in Washington state burn in apparent arson attacks
Two church buildings— one Baptist, one Catholic— were damaged by fires in apparent arson attacks Sunday morning in Brewster, a... Read more
Catholic bishops push back on Massachusetts abortion expansion
Massachusetts bishops on Tuesday continued their push against proposed amendments expanding abortion in the state. Read more
Bishop Daly: Catholic schools should embrace faith, never compromise
The U.S. bishops’ new chairman for Catholic education says he hopes to bring his experience as a Catholic school teacher... Read more
Bishops note Eucharistic hunger, lay and clerical sacrifices, amid coronavirus pandemic
Bishops on Tuesday discussed pastoral strategies and the movement of the Holy Spirit during the coronavirus pandemic, noting the great... Read more
USCCB 2020 fall meeting: Day 2 recap
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) concluded the public portion of its annual Fall General Assembly Tuesday, discussing the... Read more
Outgoing USCCB general secretary: 'Suffering takes the inner shape of endurance'
Outgoing USCCB general secretary Monsignor Brian Bransfield on Tuesday praised the U.S. bishops whom he has served for the past... Read more
US bishops denounce racist violence and 'fringe ideology'
After a summer of mass protests and civil unrest, bishops from around the U.S. shared stories of confronting racism in... Read more
The ethics of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine
While the Bishop of Tyler asserted Monday that the coronavirus vaccine being developed by Moderna “is not morally produced”, the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Biden will ‘support policies’ against ‘fundamental’ Catholic values
Archbishop Jose Gomez told bishops Tuesday that a future President Biden, as a Catholic, would present unique challenges for the... Read more
US bishops reauthorize Committee Against Racism, approve budget
The U.S. bishops voted at their fall general assembly this week to reauthorize their Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for... Read more
California Bishop Cantu under Vatican 'Vos estis' investigation
Senior sources in the Vatican told CNA that the investigation was ordered by Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation... Read more
Bishops call for prayer, fasting and reform as USCCB discusses McCarrick Report
U.S. bishops called for prayer, fasting, and reform during a virtual discussion Monday on the Vatican’s McCarrick Report, which was... Read more
Abuse, racism and COVID-19: Advisory councils make recommendations to bishops
Clerical sex abuse, the COVID-19 pandemic and racial tensions were the focus of recommendations made by two councils that serve... Read more
USCCB 2020 fall meeting: Day 1 recap
An emphasis on the need for healing, in both the Church and broader society, was prominent throughout the first day... Read more
