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Be missionary disciples of Christ, apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops
On the opening day of the US bishops' plenary assembly, Archbishop Christophe Pierre addressed the gathering, encouraging them to prioritize... Read more
Shootings demonstrate need for gun control, USCCB says
In response to mass shootings in Las Vegas, Nevada and the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Spring, Texas, the United... Read more
Analysis: USCCB committee election a referendum on what it means to be pro-life
Next week, America’s bishops will meet in Baltimore for the annual fall meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
US bishops' new child protection program aims to create culture of mindfulness
After years of research, the U.S. bishops are rolling out a new training program that takes some of the best... Read more
Bishop calls on Congress to consider tax reform’s impact on ‘the least of these’
With House lawmakers set to release their tax reform bill on November 1, one U.S. bishop has laid out moral... Read more
US bishops' anti-racism chairman announces committee membership
In an interview with CNA on Monday, Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, who chairs the US bishops' newly-formed anti-racism committee,... Read more
How the US bishops' anti-racism committee will address social problems
Racism is not going away. Catholics can’t pretend that it will just disappear, the chair of the U.S. bishops’ new... Read more
In Labor Day message, bishops call for ordered understanding of work
In their 2017 statement for Labor Day, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops stressed a properly ordered understanding of work,... Read more
Be ready to help Hurricane Harvey victims, U.S. bishops say
The damage done by Hurricane Harvey is a cause for prayer and preparation to help the storm’s victims, the U.S.... Read more
US bishops create Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
In the wake of the recent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, the U.S. bishops have announced that they are establishing... Read more
Calls for prayer amid 'abhorrent' violence in Charlottesville
The head of the U.S. bishops conference called for prayers after one person was killed and over a dozen injured... Read more
Federal budget jeopardizes struggling poor people, US bishops warn
Congress’ proposed federal budget will fail to provide for the basic needs of millions of America’s poor people, the U.S.... Read more
In wake of North Korea threat, bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons
Just days after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach Alaska, bishops in the United States and... Read more
Archbishop Lori: What Doubting Thomas can teach us about freedom
An encounter with the Lord frees us from sin, and frees us for mission, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore... Read more
US bishops launch 2017 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have launched a website and video to mark the beginning of this year’s Fortnight for Freedom, focusing... Read more
US bishops ask forgiveness from survivors of clergy sex abuse
The Beatitudes call us to own our responsibility for suffering in the world, Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta preached on... Read more
Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice
Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more
US bishops say draft religious freedom rule 'long overdue'
A draft federal rule from the Trump administration regarding the contraception mandate is “encouraging news” that could help return federal... Read more
Overcome divisions to protect God's creation, bishops ask US government
The United States government has the opportunity to overcome political divisions and respond effectively to climate change, the nation's bishops... Read more
Did you March for life? Don't let it stop there, advocate says
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates went to the national March for Life this past weekend, but that should only... Read more
