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U.S. bishops receive briefing on artificial intelligence
The U.S. bishops received a briefing on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) from Notre Dame theology professor... Read more
U.S. bishops pass directive forbidding transgender surgeries at Catholic hospitals
The prelates voted on Nov. 12 to direct hospitals to “preserve the integrity of the human body” when treating individuals... Read more
Numbers down but engagement up among youngest U.S. Catholic adults, survey finds
A new survey by the Leadership Roundable shows high engagement among U.S. adults who identify as Catholic is strong, especially... Read more
Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
Divine Providence guided Mother Cabrini away from icebergs and other hazards throughout her life. Read more
Bishop Rhoades elected USCCB secretary, 6 committee leaders elected
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, was elected to serve as secretary of the United... Read more
America’s bishops express opposition to indiscriminate mass deportations
The USCCB overwhelmingly voted to adopt a statement that opposes the indiscriminate mass deportation of immigrants who lack legal status. Read more
Sister Mary Michael, last of Mother Angelica’s founding nuns, dies at 94
Sister Mary Michael of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, PCPA, died on Nov. 10 after roughly three-quarters of a century... Read more
Bishops approve beatification cause of priest who ministered in U.S.-Mexico border region
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted in favor of advancing the beatification and canonization cause of the late... Read more
Meet the teens speaking to Pope Leo XIV at upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference
A group of teens will speak with the Holy Father during a digital encounter at the upcoming National Catholic Youth... Read more
‘Catholic American Bible’ gets green light from U.S. bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved a new translation of the Bible. Read more
Growth of Catholic-Jewish interfaith vision encouraged at Catholic University of America event
The Church’s declaration on building relationships with non-Christian religions planted a seed that must be nourished, panelists said at The... Read more
Overturned bus injures dozens returning from California Catholic youth retreat
As a group of mostly teenagers made its way home from a Catholic youth retreat in Southern California this past... Read more
‘You Are Not Alone’ migrant accompaniment initiative announced by U.S. bishops
U.S. bishops are launching an initiative called “You Are Not Alone” to focus on providing accompaniment to migrants who are... Read more
U.S. bishops to consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
U.S. bishops approved the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the country’s... Read more
Immigration is a ‘personal one because we’re pastors,’ U.S. bishops say
U.S. bishops said immigration enforcement in the United States is a “crisis situation” affecting human dignity and religious liberty in... Read more
Apostolic nuncio to USCCB assembly: ‘Where have we been and where are we going?’
Apostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre told bishops that the Second Vatican Council is “the key to understanding what Church we... Read more
Tennessee Catholic bishops call for an end to the death penalty
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops called for an immediate halt to the death penalty and its eventual abolition as the state prepares... Read more
U.S. bishops elect Archbishop Paul S. Coakley as USCCB president
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City was elected to serve as the next president of the United States Conference of... Read more
Arizona man sentenced to prison after hoax bomb threats at Christian churches
An Arizona man will serve more than half a decade in prison after he carried out multiple hoax bomb threats... Read more
UPDATE: Bishop Seitz lauds immigration bill to create legal protections
Legislation that would provide protections for people lacking legal immigration status has won praise from Bishop Mark J. Seitz of... Read more
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