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Bishops from across the United States take part in the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on November 11, 2013.

What do Catholics expect from USCCB meeting on abuse crisis?

Nov 9, 2018

By Jonah McKeown

CNA spoke with theologians, priests, and other prominent Catholics about what they hope to see at the upcoming meeting of... Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, Texas in Vatican City during the Synod of Bishops on October 9, 2015.

U.S bishops welcome new HHS mandate exemptions

Nov 9, 2018

The USCCB has welcomed the Trump administration’s new rules providing enhanced consciene protections against the HHS contraceptive mandate.  Read more

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House, Aug. 7, 2017.

Trump signs rules restricting asylum for illegal migrants

Nov 9, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday morning that would prohibit those who entered the United States illegally through... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez at a prayer vigil following the Borderline shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Archbishop Gomez after Thousand Oaks shooting: Jesus cries with us

Nov 9, 2018

Archbishop José Gomez offered prayers for victims of a shooting at a country dance hall this week, telling those present... Read more

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Fear God, not Rome – advice for the US bishops

Nov 9, 2018

A former senior staffer at the USCCB wrote Friday to the country's bishops ahead of their general assembly, urging them... Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. CNA file photo.

Analysis: DiNardo's promise, and the USCCB's pending policies

Nov 9, 2018

By JD Flynn

As the bishops hold their first formal meeting since this summer’s scandal began to unfold, many Catholics are incredulous at... Read more

Voting polling place sign and people lined up on  electon day.

Florida bishops praise result as 1.5 million former felons get votes

Nov 8, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

On Tuesday Nov. 6, Florida voted overwhelmingly to amend the state constitution to return the right to vote to convicted... Read more

President Donald Trump.

A look at President Trump’s pro-life 'solution'

Nov 8, 2018

Following the 2018 mid-term elections, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Nov. 7 press conference that he alone has... Read more

Mother Angelica. Courtesy photo.

EWTN launches expanded podcast lineup

Nov 8, 2018

The largest Catholic media network in the world has launched an extended lineup of podcasts.  Read more

Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid undergoing testing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

When self-driving cars are forced to crash, whom should they hit?  

Nov 8, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

If a self-driving car is about to crash into a crowd, and it can only swerve to hit a baby... Read more

Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, D.C.

Capuchin priest arrested in Washington DC

Nov 8, 2018

A Capuchin priest was arrested in Washington D.C. Nov. 7 after he was accused of sexually abusing a teenager in... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.

LA archbishop offers prayers for victims following attack

Nov 8, 2018

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has offered prayers for the victims, and all who were affected by a... Read more

Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.

Trump administration announces new conscience exemptions for contraceptive mandate

Nov 7, 2018

The Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor released two updated rules concerning conscience protections for organizations and... Read more

Jeff Sessions during the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Jeff Sessions resigns as Attorney General

Nov 7, 2018

Jeff Sessions has stepped down as attorney general. The decision came at the request of President Donald Trump.  Read more

A roll of I Voted stickers.

Catholic vote split in midterm elections, pro-life amendments adopted

Nov 7, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The Nov. 6 midterm elections saw the Catholic vote split evenly between the two main parties, while down-ballot measures to... Read more

Polling Place Vote Here Sign.

Three states consider abortion, religious freedom amendments in midterm vote

Nov 6, 2018

In three states voters will be considering proposed state constitutional amendments that would protect the rights of the unborn and... Read more

Bishop R. Walker Nickless of Sious City. CNA flie photo

Did Iowa diocese give enough warning about abusive priest?

Nov 6, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

A New Mexico man says that an Iowa diocese neglected to tell him about the extent of abuse committed by... Read more

Mother Angelica. Photo courtesy of EWTN.

Box set of Mother Angelica's spiritual writings released

Nov 6, 2018

By Perry West

EWTN released Thursday a box-set compilation of Mother Angelica’s spiritual writings.  Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 19, 2018.

Cardinal O'Malley elected chairman of Papal Foundation

Nov 6, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston was elected chairman of the Papal Foundation’s board of trustees during a meeting in Washington,... Read more

In wealthy San Francisco, treatment of homeless draws UN condemnation

Nov 6, 2018

As San Francisco prepares to consider a ballot measure to boost taxes for services to aid the homeless, a U.N.... Read more