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In a statement released on the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, US bishops praised the pontiff... Read more
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ new commission to fight the sexual... Read more
At their annual fall gathering in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops issued a message voicing their continued opposition to the federal... Read more
The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life... Read more
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has said that the Catholic Church’s work in addressing poverty needs to be made “front... Read more
The U.S. bishops have overwhelmingly approved the creation of a statement on pornography to address the “serious pastoral challenges” and... Read more
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
During the first day of their fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops discussed themes and priorities for their work... Read more
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, urged his fellow bishops to be advocates of Christians persecuted... Read more
When bishops from across the country gather in Baltimore next week, they will consider issuing a formal statement on pornography... Read more
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has hired religious liberty attorney and mother of six Kim Daniels as spokesperson for... Read more
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
Sunday homilies should promote repentance, instill a sense of mission and lead Catholics to grow in understanding their faith, the... Read more
Although they shelved a strongly debated statement on the economy, the U.S. bishops’ approved moving ahead with the reorganization of... Read more
The United States Catholic bishops have elected Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas as their new treasurer-elect, as well as... Read more
In the aftermath of the Nov. 6 elections, the U.S. bishops stressed that they will push ahead with defending religious... Read more