Pope Francis

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Roger Foys of the Diocese of Covington; Appoints Father John Iffert of the Diocese of Belleville as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Roger J. Foys, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Covington and has appointed Father John Iffert, a...

Pope Francis

USCCB President Offers Continued Prayers for Holy Father’s Recovery from Surgery

WASHINGTON – As the world awaits to hear updates from the Holy See on the continued recovery of Pope Francis after his surgery last weekend, Archbishop José H. Gomez of...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. as auxiliary bishop of Galveston-Houston. Bishop-elect Dell’Oro is a priest of the Congregation of the Somascan...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Michael Sheridan of the Diocese of Colorado Springs; Appoints Father James Golka of Diocese of Grand Island as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Colorado Springs and has appointed Father...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly of the Diocese of Wilmington; Appoints Monsignor William Koenig of Diocese of Rockville Centre as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop W. Francis Malooly, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Wilmington and has appointed Monsignor William...

Domestic Policy

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Commitments at Leaders Summit on Climate

President Joe Biden convened the Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23, which included a video message by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston and Appoints the Bishop Richard Pates as Apostolic Administrator

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Michael Hoeppner from the Office of Bishop of Crookston.

International Policy

U.S. Bishops’ President and International Justice and Peace Chairman Express Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq

Call for prayer and solidarity with the Holy Father and the people of Iraq:

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino; Succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Alberto Rojas

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerald R. Barnes, 75, from the Office of Bishop of San Bernardino.

Pope Francis Names Bishop Michael W. Fisher as Bishop of Buffalo

Pope Francis has named Bishop Michael W. Fisher, auxiliary bishop of Washington, as Bishop of Buffalo.

Pope Francis Names Father David Bonnar of Diocese of Pittsburgh as Bishop of Youngstown

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. David Bonnar, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, as the Bishop of Youngstown