Support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection on World Day of the Poor Works to End Poverty and Injustice

WASHINGTON - On the weekend of November 12-13, Catholics across the United States have the opportunity to honor the World Day of the Poor and help their neighbors who...

USCCB President on the Attack of Mr. Paul Pelosi

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Representatives from the National Catholic-Muslim Explore “Fraternity in Dialogue”

WASHINGTON - After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue (NCMD) convened October 17-18...

USCCB Welcomes the Release of the Document for the Continental Stage for Next Phase of the 2021-2024 Synod

Earlier today, the Holy See’s General Secretariat of the Synod issued the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion...

U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 14-17 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2022 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 14-17.

Bishop Chairmen Call for “Radical Solidarity” and Congressional Action Supporting Women and Families

In a letter to members of Congress, bishop chairmen emphasize the Catholic Church’s vision for an authentically life-affirming society that prioritizes the well-being of...

Abortion

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro Life Chairman on Church’s Teaching in Light of President's Commitment to Codify a National Right to Abortion

Last week, President Biden stated that his top legislative priority after the midterm elections will be codifying a national right to abortion. Archbishop William E. Lori...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. John-Nhan Tran as auxiliary bishop of Atlanta. Bishop-elect Tran is a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and currently serves as...

Abortion

Four Individuals Recognized for Their Work in Pro-Life Cause at 2022 People of Life Awards

Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, a time to focus on God’s precious gift of human life and our duty to cherish...

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Immigration Reform that Recognizes the ‘Inviolable Dignity’ of All Newcomers

WASHINGTON - Observing how recent responses to migrants demonstrate “the troubling convergence of our broken immigration system and the political divisions of our time,”...