USCCB - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Latest news about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Information, updates, and breaking news.
The Latest
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
Teaching on marriage a matter of Gospel witness, archbishop says
Thanking his brother bishops for their work in supporting marriage around the United States, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone stressed the... Read more
New evangelization must zero-in on poverty, lawyer says
The call of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis to connect the issues of poverty and the new evangelization has come... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
US bishops unanimously reauthorize religious liberty group
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to reauthorize its Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty for a second... Read more
Shipping bill could cut aid to millions, Catholic leaders warn
Leaders of Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the Senate to defeat a legislative... Read more
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
