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U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn Biden administration’s new policy on abortion pills
The U.S. Catholic bishops are challenging the Biden administration after the FDA announced for the first time that pharmacies can... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Jesus did not create bishops’ conferences’
Pope Francis spoke about the role of bishops, racism, polarization, sexual abuse, the Vatican-China deal, and whether he has any... Read more
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Gomez calls for evangelizing response to secular age
Archbishop José H. Gomez gave an impassioned farewell address as USCCB president on Tuesday in Baltimore. Read more
National prayer vigil for life to continue post-Roe
The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics across the country to participate in the prayer vigil from Jan. 19–20, 2023, to... Read more
A new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick could be on its way
The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when... Read more
Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women. Read more
U.S. bishops offer pro-family policy recommendations ahead of midterms
The USCCB has offered more than a dozen policy recommendations related to the health and well-being of women, children, and... Read more
U.S. bishops nominate candidates for conference president and vice president
The U.S. bishops released on Tuesday the names of the 10 candidates nominated to be the next president and vice... Read more
US bishops’ pro-life chair asks Catholics to practice ‘unconditional love’ after Roe
In anticipation of Respect Life Month in October, Archbishop William E. Lori is calling for “radical solidarity” for pregnant and... Read more
U.S. synod synthesis shows ‘desire for greater communion’
The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in... Read more
U.S. bishops hold National Migration Week amid migrant crisis
The U.S. bishops are inviting Catholics to participate in National Migration Week and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees... Read more
U.S. bishops urge support for mothers and babies after Biden abortion executive order
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore on Friday called on President Joe Biden to increase support and care for mothers and... Read more
Texas elementary school shooting: US Catholic bishops lament ‘epidemic of evil and violence’
The USCCB urged citizens to ‘implore our elected officials to help us take action.’ Read more
US Catholic bishops call for ‘honest dialogue’ on ‘persistent evil of racism’ after mass shootings
The USCCB said it would continue to “advocate for an end to violence, and for the respect and dignity of... Read more
US bishops urge fasting and prayer in response to pro-abortion threats
In response to threats of violence from pro-abortion activists, the U.S. bishops’ conference is inviting Catholics around the country to... Read more
Painful changes for Catholic News Service as domestic operations to close
Catholic News Service, the news agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will end domestic operations at the end... Read more
US bishops receive Blessed Carlo Acutis relic
The U.S. bishops recently welcomed a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. It is the teenager’s pericardium, or the sac that... Read more
Copyright and the Catechism of the Catholic Church make for some legal surprises
The Catechism of the Catholic Church was released in 1992 after years of development. It has helped generations of Catholics... Read more
US bishops' pro-life novena to begin next week
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “9 Days for Life”, as the... Read more
