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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver; Appoints Bishop James Golka as Successor
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Denver, and has appointed Most...
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In Commemoration of Black History Month, “Let Us Be Faithful Stewards of Memory,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Campbell
"This February marks one hundred years of commemorating Black history in the United States. This milestone is an opportunity for us to prayerfully reflect on the ways...
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Archbishop Coakley Calls on Policymakers to Pursue Diplomatic Negotiations and Maintain New START’s Limits
“The dangers posed by current conflicts around the world, including the devastating war in Ukraine, make the forthcoming expiration of New START simply unacceptable,"...
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U.S. and African Bishops Call for Continuing Solidarity and Lifesaving Assistance to Africa in Joint Statement
The USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace along with the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and...
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Bishop-Chairmen Respond to Expanded “Mexico City Policy”
This week, the U.S. Department of State officially published three rules, significantly expanding the “Mexico City Policy,” which historically limited certain federal...
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Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States
“We are deeply concerned about the plight of our Haitian brothers and sisters living in the United States who will soon have their legal status and work authorization...
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Archbishop Coakley Calls for Holy Hour as a Moment of Renewal for Our Hearts and Our Nation
"Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by...
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30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profiles of Most Recent Profession Class
The bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations has released the annual study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown...
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Ash Wednesday Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Continues 35 Year History of Restoration and Healing
This collection, which is in its 35th year, continues its mission of helping churches in nearly 30 countries recover from militantly atheist communist rule, including...
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Archbishop Coakley Urges Calm, Restraint, and Respect for Human Life in Minneapolis
Echoing the message Pope Leo XIV delivered at the Sunday Angelus today, Archbishop Coakley reminded the faithful: “Peace is built on respect for people.”