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US bishops: Health care should be truly universal, affordable
Any changes to health care law under the new administration should not abandon the principal of genuinely affordable health care... Read more
Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more
Race relations are a Church responsibility, bishops say in call to action
The Catholic Church can be a force for healing race relations, said the U.S. bishops’ task force on racism and... Read more
US bishops wish 'Happy Thanksgiving' to America
Gratitude to God was the focus of the U.S. bishops’ conference for its Thanksgiving wishes to Americans as the bishops... Read more
Amid racial tensions, US bishops search for healing and peace
Race relations, racism, and violence were on the mind of the United States bishops during their fall general assembly in... Read more
New US bishops' leader to immigrants: We have your back
After the recent presidential election, the new president of the U.S. Bishops is adamant about standing with all vulnerable persons,... Read more
Pope Francis encourages US bishops in ministry to Latinos
In a video message sent to the US bishops' plenary meeting on Tuesday, Pope Francis urged them to continue reaching... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election
As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more
Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision
Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more
After 'Catholic Spring' email leak, US bishops warn American ideals at risk
Following a leaked email from prominent political actors about a possible “Catholic Spring” movement to plant “seeds of the revolution”... Read more
Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops
In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more
Pope taps US religious freedom advocate for Vatican communications team
On Wednesday the Vatican released the names of 16 people appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications,... Read more
ACLU targets grants for pro-life groups that aid migrants
Catholics and other groups that receive grants to care for immigrants are in the sights of the American Civil Liberties... Read more
Why there's no freedom without religious liberty
It is perhaps not surprising that an American priest, Fr. John Courtney Murray, was one of the key contributors to... Read more
US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions
A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more
If you struggle with porn, the Church can help, US bishops say
For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more
Struggle with porn? The Church can help you, US bishops say
For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more
Controversy over voting doc shows divisions among US bishops
At their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops voted to issue a new introductory note and make limited... Read more
Stretched to its limits, US military archdiocese appeals for more priests
Archbishop Timothy Broglio is begging for more priests for the Archdiocese of Military Services, saying that he soon may be... Read more
