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FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory,” Says Bishop Thomas
"Even if it eventually had to be approved as a generic version of the same drug, to do so now and make it more available before a recently-announced safety study can be...
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U.S. Bishops to Vote for Chairmen-elect of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in November
Each bishop elected will serve for one year as the chairman-elect of the respective committee before beginning a three-year term at the conclusion of the bishops’ 2026...
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USCCB Statement on Decisions Made in Individual Dioceses
In response to inquiries the USCCB has received over the last several days about matters pertaining to decisions made in individual (arch)dioceses, the Conference offered...
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“Pray Ardently for an End to This Devastating War,” Says Bishop Zaidan Calling for Peace in Gaza
“As details emerge of a new, 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza—which includes provisions for the freeing of hostages, amnesty for those willing to accept peace, the...
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“I Beg You to See Christ in Every Person, Even Those Whose Politics You Oppose,” Says Archbishop Broglio, Issuing a Pastoral Invitation for Reflection
On the fifth anniversary of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship, Archbishop Broglio has issued an invitation encouraging...
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Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
“In fraternal unity with the church in Africa, we ask Our Lady Queen of Peace to comfort all those afflicted by violence and grant all people of goodwill the courage to...
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop James Checchio as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend James F. Checchio, bishop of Metuchen, as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans.
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For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Calls Catholics to be Agents of Hope
“This Jubilee Year we are challenged to be agents of hope to those whose hearts are burdened by trial, difficulty, or suffering, offering them the hope that comes from...
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Recognizing Migrants as “Missionaries of Hope”
The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 22 to 28. This year, as the Universal Church marks its jubilee year, the...
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The National Catholic and Muslim Dialogue: “Journeying Together”
This year’s session featured presentations on the ecological crisis in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on ecology, Laudato si’...