Pope Francis Names Father Earl Fernandes of Archdiocese of Cincinnati as Bishop of Columbus

Pope Francis has named Father Earl K. Fernandes, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, as the Bishop of Columbus. The appointment was publicized in Washington on...

Domestic Policy

U.S. Bishop Chairmen on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Ramirez v. Collier

On March 23, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 8-1 in favor of John Ramirez, a death row inmate, in his challenge to the State of Texas’s denial of his request...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Paul R. Sanchez, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn.

Abortion

Statement of USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen in Advance of Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

In anticipation of the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Issues Statement on Migrants and Refugees

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today on migrants and refugees.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Releases Statement on Ukraine

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today on Ukraine.

Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Those in Need

The Catholic Relief Services Collection will be aiding people most in need of material and pastoral support both overseas and here at home. Each year, this national...

Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement

In response to the 2022 omnibus appropriations agreement, five bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the following statement.