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US bishops to address 'pervasive' challenges of pornography
The U.S. bishops have overwhelmingly approved the creation of a statement on pornography to address the “serious pastoral challenges” and... Read more
Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz elected president of US bishops' conference
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more
French movement to protect marriage is welcoming of all
A French movement dedicated to the understanding of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman has assembled... Read more
Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message
Pope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a... Read more
Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
Synod, evangelization discussed at bishops' meeting
During the first day of their fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops discussed themes and priorities for their work... Read more
Defend persecuted Christians, Cardinal Dolan urges bishops
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, urged his fellow bishops to be advocates of Christians persecuted... Read more
Apostolic nuncio calls US bishops to deeper Christian witness
At the opening of the U.S. bishops’ autumn conference, the Pope’s representative urged the diocesan shepherds to a more profound... Read more
Iranian prison transfer endangers pastor's life, supporters warn
Iranian authorities have reportedly transferred imprisoned U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini to a dangerous prison, prompting concern from human rights groups... Read more
FOCUS to host DC and NYC prayer breakfasts
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students – known as FOCUS – will host two “REACH” prayer breakfasts in New York... Read more
Bishops ask Catholics to call Congress on immigration
As L.A. Archbishop José Gomez laments the lack of urgency to reform the immigration system, the U.S. bishops are urging... Read more
As temperatures drop, diocese offers heating assistance
With his home heating fuel tank empty and the unseasonably mild temperatures waning at the end of October, Leo Tremblay... Read more
Military Archdiocese garners vital support from special collection
A new special collection as Masses throughout the U.S. offers crucial help for military chaplains administering sacraments and support to... Read more
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
Farm Bill should help the vulnerable, religious leaders urge
Catholics leaders in the U.S. asked members of Congress to place the needs of the poor at the center of... Read more
Bl Junipero Serra biography ignores priest's heroism, critic says
A new biography of Blessed Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who founded many Catholic missions in 18th century California, shows... Read more
Catholic scholars voice concern over Common Core curriculum
More than 130 leading Catholic scholars have signed a letter to the U.S. bishops criticizing the Common Core State Standards... Read more
Pope's words should be read in context of the Church, scholar says
In a new column for CNA, a theology professor and author says that the Pope’s recent interviews need to be... Read more
