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Bishops urge end to shutdown while calling for Obamacare abortion limits
U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are... Read more
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more
Catholic organizations urge Congress to end U.S. government shutdown
Catholic organizations called for a swift resolution to the shutdown to mitigate the harm to government-funded programs serving the poor... Read more
U.S. bishops’ president issues pastoral reflection on anniversary of Fratelli Tutti
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Timothy Broglio issued a pastoral reflection on the fifth anniversary of the encyclical Fratelli... Read more
U.S. bishops reiterate solidarity with faithful of Africa amid ongoing conflicts
The United States bishops have expressed their solidarity with the bishops and faithful in Africa “amidst ongoing conflicts” on the... Read more
Bishop Seitz kicks off National Migration Week’s ‘Cabrini Pledge’
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the “Cabrini Pledge” intended to help Catholics in “witnessing to the... Read more
Catholic Church in U.S. to kick off National Migration Week
From Sept. 22–28, the Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week. Read more
U.S. bishops’ conference creates a permanent subcommittee to address racism
The newly-created Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation reflects the U.S. bishops conference’s “commitment to addressing the... Read more
U.S. bishops back pregnancy centers in Supreme Court case as state demands donor lists
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is backing a coalition of New Jersey pregnancy centers asking the U.S. Supreme Court... Read more
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, bishops call for renewed commitment to racial justice
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, two U.S. bishops called on Catholics to remember the victims of the tragedy... Read more
Pope Leo prays for victims of ‘terrible tragedy’ in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said he was offering prayers for the victims of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Read more
U.S. bishops identify several policy priorities in Congress this fall
As lawmakers prepare to return next week from their August recess, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops wants them... Read more
U.S. bishops, Catholic Health Association endorse palliative care legislation
The bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act was reintroduced in the Senate last month by Sens. Tammy... Read more
ICE arrests take toll on DC churches
Catholic churches that serve Spanish-speaking communities in the Archdiocese of Washington have reported anxiety as immigration enforcement increases. Read more
American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the Church
Catholic bishops across the nation are reacting to the “joyful” news that Pope Leo XIV has approved St. John Henry... Read more
Catholic Charities Fort Worth to continue refugee efforts
The move follows urgent pleas from refugee service providers across Texas, who warned Catholic Charities Fort Worth’s withdrawal would jeopardize... Read more
Catholic bishops seek relief from federal abortion rule in appeals court
The USCCB is asking a federal district court to block the government from enforcing any portion of an abortion “accommodation”... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift
USCCB Director of Public Affairs Chieko Noguchi released a statement to announce that the Church will not endorse political candidates,... Read more
Passage of budget reconciliation act sparks varied Catholic response
The president of the USCCB faulted the legislation for “unconscionable cuts to health care and food assistance, tax cuts that... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: ‘Enforcement alone’ isn’t solution to nation’s immigration challenges
As the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement actions, U.S. bishops are raising their voices in solidarity with unauthorized immigrants. Read more
