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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
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
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
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
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
Here's what the US bishops were most impressed with at the Synod
Most bishops at the recent Synod on the Family agreed that the Church should minister to married couples long after... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz on the best thing to come out of the synod
Families helping families – this may have been one of the greatest “fruits” to come from the Synod on the... Read more
Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod
In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top... Read more
Bowling with Bishops – and other things to expect at the World Meeting of Families
Bring your mitre and your bowling ball if you plan on coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families... Read more
Don't let armed drones ease the path to conflict, US bishops warn
The use of armed drones have practical and moral consequences for conflict and warfare – and the government needs to... Read more
Writer, sister, friend – Sr. Mary Ann Walsh remembered for 'dedication to the truth'
Many journalists would say they have a passion for truth, but for Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, that took on added... Read more
Confirmed priest abuse allegations in single digits for 2014
There are tens of thousands of Catholic clergy in the U.S. – but there were fewer than 10 substantiated allegations... Read more
US bishops elect delegates to synod: Kurtz, Chaput, DiNardo, Gomez
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Fidelity to Bishop of Rome crucial to evangelization, US bishops say
In a message to Pope Francis on Monday, the U.S. bishops vowed fidelity to the Holy See and voiced hope... Read more
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops' meeting
The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible... Read more
Religious liberty 'fundamental' to human dignity, bishops affirm
In a recent interview with CNA, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore reaffirmed religious liberty as a priority for the U.S.... Read more
New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
