Domestic Policy

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman Grateful to Senate for Passing Infrastructure Bill, Signals Need for Additional Action

Following passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the U.S. Senate, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of the...

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Administration to Protect Families, Ensure Due Process, and Respect Human Dignity

WASHINGTON - Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will be placing certain migrant families in expedited removal proceedings, a...

Africa

Support Pastoral Ministry in Africa through the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

Catholics across the United States offer hope and help to their sisters and brothers in Africa through contributions to the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa.

Child and Youth Protection

USCCB President Appoints New Member of National Review Board

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has appointed Dr. Julie H. Rubio to serve on the National Review...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Statement on Arrival of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants

On July 14, the White House announced the emergency relocation of Afghan SIV applicants in their final stages of processing to the United States, in an effort aided by US...

Respect Life Program

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Respond to House Vote to Force Taxpayers to Fund Elective Abortions

Today, the House voted 219 to 208 in favor of H.R. 4502, a package of appropriations bills that currently excludes the 46-year-old Hyde Amendment and other longstanding...

Statement on USCCB General Secretary

On Monday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops became aware of impending media reports alleging possible improper behavior by its general secretary, Monsignor Jeffrey...

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Randolph Calvo of the Diocese of Reno; Appoints Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Randolph R. Calvo from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Reno and has appointed Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Congress to Act After Court Ruling on DACA

On July 16, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to be unlawful. DACA allows certain...