Pope Francis

Palestinian statehood is 'the only solution' to conflict, pope says

Following a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Pope Francis called for dialogue, reconciliation and a two-state solution. He praised mediators, prayed for remaining...

USCCB Statement on the Executive Orders Expected to be Signed by the New President

The USCCB offered the following statement in anticipation of the Executive Orders expected to be signed today by President Trump ...

Pope Francis

Pope to Trump: May US prosper and shun all hatred, discrimination or exclusion

Pope Francis marked the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump with a message and prayers for wisdom and efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Appoints Bishop Joe Vásquez as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and has appointed Bishop Joe S...

Vatican

Cardinal blesses livestock and pets at Vatican celebration

In Italy, animals are blessed on the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot, even by a cardinal belonging to the Franciscan order.

Gaza Ceasefire an “Encouraging Sign of Peace” for the Middle East

The negotiations of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the ongoing release of hostages were commended as an “encouraging sign of peace” by Bishop Zaidan, chairman...

Positive Change Will Come for Cuba with Bilateral Collaboration and Cooperation, says Bishop Zaidan

"For decades, in conjunction with the Holy See, the Cuban bishops, and the majority of the international community, the USCCB has urged collaboration and mutually...

MEDIA ADVISORY: National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 23

Catholics across the country are invited to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 23 to Friday, January 24, 2025, to pray for an end to abortion and a...

Religious Liberty

The Work to Promote Religious Liberty Must Remain Anchored to the Truth of the Gospel, says Bishop Rhoades

As the United States commemorates Religious Freedom Day (Jan. 16), the USCCB's Committee for Religious Liberty has issued its annual report on the state of religious...

Pope Francis

Pope injures arm in a fall, wears sling at audiences

Pope Francis held a full day of audiences and meetings despite hurting himself in a fall earlier in the day.