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Archbishop Gomez: 'The Church exists to evangelize'
While the Catholic Church’s position in the world has altered, its evangelistic mission “does not change with the culture, or... Read more
Men's March participants call on bishops to take firm stand against abortion, pro-abortion politicians
Approximately 200 men and boys from across the country took part in the pro-life Men’s March in Baltimore on Nov.... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Look deeper to see the 'spiritual reality' of the Eucharist, the unborn, and unhoused
As political issues, homelessness and abortion are treated as separate things. But with the Catholic sacramental sense we can see... Read more
US bishops launch 'Civilize It,' answering Pope Francis' call for 'a better kind of politics'
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday launched a new initiative to promote civility amid political polarization, appealing to Pope Francis’... 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 reauthorize Committee Against Racism, approve budget
The U.S. bishops voted at their fall general assembly this week to reauthorize their Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for... Read more
USCCB 2020 fall meeting: Day 1 recap
An emphasis on the need for healing, in both the Church and broader society, was prominent throughout the first day... Read more
US bishops elect new committee leadership
Members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected six new chairmen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at their... Read more
New York bishops to vote remotely in Rome for USCCB elections
New York bishops will be voting remotely from Rome Tuesday for the election of the next leaders of the U.S.... Read more
Ouellet letter: US bishops’ vote on abuse reform measures was blocked to allow more discussion
A letter from Cardinal Marc Ouellet indicates that the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops had blocked the U.S. bishops from voting... 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
New US bishops' leader to immigrants: We have your back
After the recent presidential election, the new president of the U.S. Bishops is adamant about standing with all vulnerable persons,... Read more
Controversy over voting doc shows divisions among US bishops
At their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops voted to issue a new introductory note and make limited... Read more
Married couples to Catholic Church: Give us clear, positive teaching on marriage
Alice Heinzen was with her dad and siblings on a ski trip when she froze on top of what looked... Read more
US bishops elect new secretary, discuss health care ethics guide
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted Tuesday on several committee leadership positions, also considering several liturgical proposals and moving... Read more
Still doesn't cut it, bishops say on latest mandate tweak
Despite another wave of changes to the Obama Administration’s HHS mandate, the U.S. bishops’ conference says that the regulation still... Read more
New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
Ten prelates nominated for US bishops' conference president
Ten bishops are nominees to become the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the group's general... Read more
Jesuit priest appointed to lead US bishops' doctrinal office
Fr. Peter Ryan, a Jesuit priest known for his defense of Church teaching, is slated to step up in August... Read more
