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Bishops laud Pope’s humility, care for poor on anniversary
In a statement released on the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, US bishops praised the pontiff... Read more
US bishops' head supports Vatican anti-abuse commission
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ new commission to fight the sexual... Read more
US bishops unanimously reaffirm opposition to HHS mandate
At their annual fall gathering in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops issued a message voicing their continued opposition to the federal... Read more
US bishops' new leaders commit to protecting human dignity
The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life... Read more
Church’s poverty work merits recognition, cardinal says
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has said that the Catholic Church’s work in addressing poverty needs to be made “front... Read more
US bishops to address 'pervasive' challenges of pornography
The U.S. bishops have overwhelmingly approved the creation of a statement on pornography to address the “serious pastoral challenges” and... Read more
Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz elected president of US bishops' conference
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more
Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
Synod, evangelization discussed at bishops' meeting
During the first day of their fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops discussed themes and priorities for their work... Read more
Defend persecuted Christians, Cardinal Dolan urges bishops
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, urged his fellow bishops to be advocates of Christians persecuted... Read more
Pornography, liturgy among topics at upcoming bishops' meeting
When bishops from across the country gather in Baltimore next week, they will consider issuing a formal statement on pornography... Read more
US bishops name religious freedom advocate as president's spokeswoman
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has hired religious liberty attorney and mother of six Kim Daniels as spokesperson for... Read more
Pope's resignation invokes sadness, gratitude from US bishops
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
Bishops building movement for life, marriage and religious freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
US bishops say homilies should invite Catholics to conversion
Sunday homilies should promote repentance, instill a sense of mission and lead Catholics to grow in understanding their faith, the... Read more
Bishops nix economy statement; approve preaching, confession documents
Although they shelved a strongly debated statement on the economy, the U.S. bishops’ approved moving ahead with the reorganization of... Read more
Bishops choose new committee heads, treasurer-elect
The United States Catholic bishops have elected Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas as their new treasurer-elect, as well as... Read more
Church cannot live with contraception mandate, bishops say
In the aftermath of the Nov. 6 elections, the U.S. bishops stressed that they will push ahead with defending religious... Read more
