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‘We have much to celebrate’: USCCB pro-life chair releases Dobbs anniversary statement
Bishop Michael Burbidge released a statement June 6 ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn... Read more
Catholic bishops to FDA: Don’t make ‘minipill’ contraceptive over-the-counter
Federal regulators should reject proposed over-the-counter use of the progestin-only “minipill” contraceptive, the U.S. bishops have said. Read more
What is Title 42, why are the bishops against it, and what will happen next?
Title 42 of a 1944 public health law to curb the inflow of migrants into the U.S. during the height... Read more
Bishops to Biden administration: Keep in place federal rules to protect college religious groups
The Biden administration seeks to rescind the “equal campus access” provisions of the Trump administration’s 2020 Religious Liberty and Free... Read more
Catholics, are you going to confession? Watch for these changes
The “essential words” of the priest’s absolution formula have not been changed, but there are “two minor modifications to the... Read more
U.S. bishops: FBI document targeting Catholics is ‘religious profiling’
The USCCB responded Thursday to a leaked document from the FBI that appears to reveal an investigation into “radical traditionalist”... Read more
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
