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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
Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more
House passes pair of bills aimed at tighter immigration enforcement
The United States House of Representatives on June 29 passed two bills in an effort to crack down on undocumented... 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 call for engagement amid Trump's policy change on Cuba
President Donald Trump’s changes to U.S. policy on Cuba will end up weakening human rights in the island country, the... 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
US bishops vote to make religious freedom committee permanent
The U.S. bishops voted on Thursday to make their Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty a permanent committee of the... Read more
Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more
US bishops stress compassion, clarity in immigration panel
In their discussion Wednesday on spiritual, pastoral and policy support for immigrants, the U.S. bishops highlighted the need for compassion,... Read more
US bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth
Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... 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
Despite pro-life provisions, healthcare bill raises serious concerns
The House passed a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and a replacement health care bill on Thursday, but one... Read more
US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
US bishops back religious freedom for adoption, foster care providers
Three chairmen of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference have voiced strong support for a measure that would restore certain religious... Read more
Chemical attack in Syria 'shocks the soul,' says top US bishop
Religious and political leaders have renewed calls for peace as they decried dozens of reported civilian deaths by poison gas... Read more
