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Pope Francis and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida.

Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua

Dec 15, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

In a Dec. 13 letter to Pope Francis, Rubio asked the pontiff to intercede on behalf of the 57-year-old bishop... Read more

Analysis: The GOP at a crossroads - and what it means for the pro-life movement

Feb 2, 2021

By Michelle La Rosa

As they look to the future, Republicans must now grapple with the identity of the party in a post-Trump era,... Read more

The United States capitol building.

US congressional report documents 'dire human rights situation' in China

Oct 10, 2018

A new congressional report slams China’s Communist Party for increasing its repressive control over many aspects of Chinese society, and... Read more

Sen. Marco Rubio.

USCCB: We 'encourage and welcome' family leave bills

Aug 4, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The U.S. bishops’ conference praised legislative efforts to secure family leave policies, after a Senate bill was introduced that would... Read more

Bishops: Congress can still address "fundamental flaws" in tax law

Dec 4, 2017

A Senate tax reform bill passed Dec. 2, like its counterpart passed earlier by the House of Representatives, has “fundamental... Read more

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. on July 22, 2014.

Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community

Jul 25, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more

President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 12, 2013. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.

State of the Union speeches recognize role of family

Feb 13, 2013

The importance of strong families for the well-being of society was discussed by leaders of both political parties as President... Read more