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...

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...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Calls on Catholic Leaders to Be Missionaries of Hope and Advocates for Justice

The CSMG draws nearly 500 leaders working in social ministry and advocacy to the nation’s capital, Jan. 25-28.

No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

As chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Bishop Thomas offered the following reflection on the 52nd anniversary of the...

MEDIA ADVISORY: “9 Days for Life” Unites Hundreds of Thousands in Prayer for the Protection of Life

Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Thursday, January 16.

Dr. King’s Message Continues to Impact Our Lives Today

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and these words remind us that we are connected and responsible for each other as we seek to fulfill the dream and...

U.S. Catholics Express Unity with Latin American Catholics with Annual Collection

The collection was founded in 1965 as a way for Catholics in the United States to express their unity and solidarity with Catholics in Central and South America and the...