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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
U.S. Bishops vote to accept Eucharist document
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly to accept the statement “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the... Read more
Report on abuse in Church in US: Recent cases rare, but historical numbers show painful legacy
There are signs of progress in efforts to prevent sexual abuse of children, with under two dozen new allegations of... Read more
Abortion funding a 'fundamental problem' in proposed federal budget, US bishops say
The presence of expanded taxpayer funding of abortion in the proposed federal budget is “completely unacceptable”, despite many worthy programs... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: Christ's challenging truthfulness needed regarding reception of Communion
As the US bishops prepare to discuss a draft statement on the Eucharist, the Archbishop of Denver has recalled Christ’s... Read more
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US bishops warn against ‘extreme’ abortion provisions in budget bills
Spending bills introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion,... Read more
Catholic sites suffered more than 100 acts of vandalism, arson since May 2020, USCCB says
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday reported that churches and Catholic sites have been targeted in more than 100 acts... Read more
USCCB pro-life chairman urges Biden to act like the ‘devout Catholic’ he says he is
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ pro-life chairman is expressing disappointment with President Biden as his administration reverses a Trump-era rule that... Read more
US bishops welcome increased refugee admissions cap
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Monday their positive reaction to the news that the refugee cap will... Read more
US bishops to elect several new committee heads at November meeting
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the slate of candidates for five committee chair positions to be filled... Read more
