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USCCB supports judge’s ruling for detained asylum seekers
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded a recent federal ruling that barred the Trump administration from detaining asylum... Read more
DiNardo: Roe v. Wade support is not good litmus test for Supreme Court justices
The U.S. Senate should not use a nominee’s stance on Roe v. Wade as a litmus test on suitability for... Read more
Amid policy debate, US bishops hear from migrants at the border
Seeking to hear the stories of migrants and how they have been affected by U.S. detention policy, a delegation of... Read more
US bishops add directives for Catholic hospitals on mergers, collaboration
Catholic health care must remain Catholic, even in instances of collaborations or mergers with non-Catholic institutions, say new directives from... Read more
In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up
What some expected would be a brisk vote to provide supplementary videos and a statement on political life turned out... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: New US asylum policy erodes the right to life
At the opening of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ general assembly on Wednesday, the conference president issued a statement... Read more
What to expect when the USCCB heads to a Florida beach this week
The bishops of the United States will meet in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., this week, less than one mile from A1A-Beachfront... Read more
US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent
The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more
Bishops ask faithful to flood Congress with calls for Conscience Protection Act
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement asking people to pray, call, and write to their Congressional... Read more
Bishops call for ‘common-sense gun measures’ after Florida school shooting
In the aftermath of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that killed 17... Read more
As Supreme Court decides fate of unions, bishops speak up
With the U.S. Supreme Court hearing a case that could have a great impact on the future of public sector... Read more
Bishops urge calls for DACA protections
The US bishops’ conference has designated today, Feb. 26, 2018, as “National Call-in Day for the Protection of Dreamers.” Read more
Catholic leaders voice concern over federal budget proposal
The federal budget proposal released by the Trump administration on Monday has been met with worry from U.S. bishops who... Read more
USCCB praises disaster relief policy for churches
The USCCB issued a statement Friday praising the early morning passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which, in addition to... Read more
The story of the patron saint of human trafficking victims
Today, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking. It is also... Read more
Bishops call for ‘humane, proportionate, and just’ immigration plan
Echoing an earlier USCCB comment about President Donald Trump’s proposed framework on immigration reform released last week, Bishop Joe S.... Read more
Bishops stand with 'Dreamers' as DACA battles continue
Catholic leaders have responded to developments in the legal battle over the DACA program, including a court order maintaining legal... Read more
Bishops: Congress can still address "fundamental flaws" in tax law
A Senate tax reform bill passed Dec. 2, like its counterpart passed earlier by the House of Representatives, has “fundamental... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for immigrants and refugees
In his Thanksgiving message, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he is grateful... Read more
House passes contentious tax plan despite bishops' warnings
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a major tax reform bill, which had drawn caution from the U.S. bishops,... Read more
