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After 40 years of abortion, bishops voice sorrow, hope
Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more
Cardinal finds prayer, penance needed for end of abortion
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
Bishops announce prayer, pilgrimage campaign for life
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” surrounding the 40th... Read more
Bishops find progress in relationship with Catholic colleges
A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging... 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 renew call for comprehensive immigration reform
The U.S. bishops are reiterating their appeal to President Obama and the newly elected members of Congress to enact just... 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
Election shows need to better present marriage beliefs
Bishops and Catholics must work to better deliver the Church's teaching on marriage in light of the recent U.S. elections,... 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
Cardinal Dolan calls bishops to conversion at annual meeting
The mission of evangelization, which is critical to the calling of every bishop, must begin with penance and interior renewal,... Read more
US bishops' meeting to focus on preaching, new media
At their upcoming general assembly, the U.S. bishops are slated to discuss the issues of how to preach more effectively,... Read more
Catechism's benefits explained for Year of Faith
To encourage believers during the Year of Faith, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a reflection on the... Read more
US bishops urge Catholic participation in Respect Life Month
The U.S. bishops' chairman on pro-life issues invited Catholics to commemorate the forty-first annual Respect Life Month through prayer, education... Read more
US bishops tap Denver Catholic Charities CEO as justice department head
President and CEO of Denver Catholic Charities, Dr. Jonathan Reyes, is honored to accept his new role as executive director... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
US bishops urge cooperative effort to renew economy
The U.S. bishops' point man on domestic justice issues has called for an economic renewal that places “working people and... Read more
Pope's support for Knights shows religious freedom not partisan
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore believes that Pope Benedict's praise for the Knights of Columbus' efforts to defend religious... Read more
Supporters say 'partisan' charge misses point of bishops' efforts
Critics who accuse the U.S. bishops of “partisanship” have misunderstood their motives by viewing religious questions in secular terms, supporters... Read more
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