Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States

The U.S. bishops are grateful to the Holy Father for his inspiring message, and for his prayers as we commemorate this milestone anniversary of our nation.

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Why the SSPX dispute was never really about the Latin Mass

The Vatican's excommunication of six SSPX bishops upended decades of dialogue and underscores that Rome sees the society's deepest dispute not as the Latin Mass, but as...

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'Good shepherds' are called to seek lost sheep, US archbishops receiving pallium say

Four of the 35 archbishops receiving the pallium June 29 from Pope Leo XIV were from the United States. They reflected on what they are being called to do as "shepherds."

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Cardinals describe candid discussions on war, synodality at Pope Leo's consistory

Cardinals said Pope Leo XIV's second consistory fostered frank conversations about the Church's response to war, synodality and today's most urgent challenges.

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Archbishops are called to build unity in diversity, serve the truth in charity, pope says

On the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV said every shepherd -- and every Christian -- is asked by Jesus "to take upon their shoulders the brothers and sisters...

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Pope Leo tells cardinals war is 'never blessed by God'

The pope opened the first day of his second consistory by urging the Church to confront a divided world through peace, listening and a renewed commitment to its...

We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to Injustice, Says Bishop Cahill

This week, the Trump Administration ultimately prevailed in a court challenge to its decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. Bishop Cahill...

Bishop Zaidan Urges International Assistance Following Deadly Earthquakes in Venezuela

“As rescue efforts are underway, I urge the international community to mobilize in support of the Venezuelan people, and to send the necessary humanitarian assistance to...

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Eucharist transforms believers into Christ's body and counters division, pope says

The faithful are called to offer themselves to the Father in union with Christ's sacrifice and to be nourished by both God's word and the Eucharist, the pope said.

Permanent Diaconate

Deacons Continue to Bring a Spirit of Renewal and Encouragement to the Missionary Ministry of the Church, Says Archbishop Hicks

The USCCB's Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations has released its annual survey, "A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025: A Study for the United...