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U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. Read more
Abortion ballot initiative would also give minors right to gender transition, bishops warn
Michigan’s Catholic bishops warned this week that a proposal to codify abortion in the state also would codify a right... Read more
USCCB ‘grateful’ for passage of infrastructure bill, urges no funding of abortions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Tuesday offered some praise of the U.S. Senate’s passage of a $1.2... Read more
US bishops welcome emergency resettlement of Afghans
Leading U.S. bishops on Friday welcomed Afghan nationals to the United States who had assisted the United States’ military, diplomatic,... Read more
Two weeks after Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions, US bishops continue to respond
Two weeks after Pope Francis issued his motu proprio restricting the use of traditional liturgies, bishops throughout the United States... Read more
US bishops condemn abortion funding in House-passed spending bill
Leading U.S. bishops on Thursday opposed the House passage of appropriations bills that would fund abortions and exclude conscience protections... Read more
Do we have a Traditional Latin Mass? US bishops continue to respond to Traditionis custodes
Bishops throughout the United States have continued to respond to Pope Francis’ motu proprio on traditional liturgies, addressing the impact... Read more
In confidential interviews, Catholic bishops talk COVID, Joe Biden, Pope Francis
A series of one-on-one interviews with more than two dozen bishops has revealed significant concern among the Church leaders over... Read more
Bishops offer prayers for Biden on Inauguration Day
As Joe Biden took office as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, individual U.S. bishops offered statements... Read more
Catholic bishops' anti-racism book wins prize for children's literature
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ recently-released children’s book “Everyone Belongs” has won a gold medal in the Religion/Spirituality... Read more
Why priests don't endorse candidates: Experts respond to FEC chair
In an interview Wednesday, the chairman of the Federal Election Commission accused Catholic bishops of “hiding” behind the Church’s tax... Read more
US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon
The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more
Citing El Paso shooting, US bishops condemn divisive, hateful rhetoric
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference on issues of immigration and racism denounced xenophobic and dehumanizing language in the United... Read more
Bishops mark World Refugee Day amid 'biggest migratory crisis since WWII'
Today, on World Refugee Day, the world marks the highest number of forcibly displaced people in nearly 70 years. In... Read more
US bishops ask Senate to pass prison reform bill
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter last week urging the Senate to pass the bipartisan First... Read more
To help fight sex abuse, Catholic group offers guide to the news
Catholic bishops must act to counter sex abuse of adults as well as minors, says a lay group that has... Read more
US bishops divided on how to deal with sex abuse accusations
Wednesday afternoon, the bishops of the United States resumed their discussions of the proposals for policies which were intended to... Read more
Vatican cancels US bishops’ vote on sex abuse reform measures
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has told the American bishops that they will not vote on... Read more
National Review Board calls for lay investigation of all misconduct claims
The body charged with advising the U.S. bishops on sexual abuse prevention has called for an independent lay-led investigation into... Read more
Vigano testimony receives mixed response from US bishops
Multiple bishops have responded to a testimony published over the weekend by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States,... Read more
