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US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent
The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more
Bishops ask faithful to flood Congress with calls for Conscience Protection Act
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement asking people to pray, call, and write to their Congressional... Read more
Bishops call for ‘common-sense gun measures’ after Florida school shooting
In the aftermath of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that killed 17... Read more
As Supreme Court decides fate of unions, bishops speak up
With the U.S. Supreme Court hearing a case that could have a great impact on the future of public sector... Read more
Bishops urge calls for DACA protections
The US bishops’ conference has designated today, Feb. 26, 2018, as “National Call-in Day for the Protection of Dreamers.” Read more
Catholic leaders voice concern over federal budget proposal
The federal budget proposal released by the Trump administration on Monday has been met with worry from U.S. bishops who... Read more
USCCB praises disaster relief policy for churches
The USCCB issued a statement Friday praising the early morning passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which, in addition to... Read more
The story of the patron saint of human trafficking victims
Today, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking. It is also... Read more
Bishops call for ‘humane, proportionate, and just’ immigration plan
Echoing an earlier USCCB comment about President Donald Trump’s proposed framework on immigration reform released last week, Bishop Joe S.... Read more
Bishops stand with 'Dreamers' as DACA battles continue
Catholic leaders have responded to developments in the legal battle over the DACA program, including a court order maintaining legal... Read more
Bishops: Congress can still address "fundamental flaws" in tax law
A Senate tax reform bill passed Dec. 2, like its counterpart passed earlier by the House of Representatives, has “fundamental... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for immigrants and refugees
In his Thanksgiving message, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he is grateful... Read more
House passes contentious tax plan despite bishops' warnings
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a major tax reform bill, which had drawn caution from the U.S. bishops,... Read more
Report: US bishops choose delegates for 2018 Synod
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Archbishop Naumann elected US bishops' pro-life committee chair
In a move seen as an endorsement of St. John Paul II's “culture of life” approach, the U.S. bishops on... Read more
US bishops: Fighting racism is a long-term battle – but a critical one
Dialogue to foster conversion of hearts is the goal of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, said the... Read more
US bishops to issue statement on need for immigration reform
As the conclusion of a lengthy discussion on migration, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops decided Monday to draft a... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Amid division, we must look to the God who unites
Witnessing to the Gospel is the simple but fundamental call for people of faith who live in trying times, Cardinal... Read more
Be missionary disciples of Christ, apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops
On the opening day of the US bishops' plenary assembly, Archbishop Christophe Pierre addressed the gathering, encouraging them to prioritize... Read more
Shootings demonstrate need for gun control, USCCB says
In response to mass shootings in Las Vegas, Nevada and the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Spring, Texas, the United... Read more
