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.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Frank R. Schuster as auxiliary bishop of Seattle. Bishop-elect Schuster is a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle and currently serves...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto, 76, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn.

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Temporary Protected Status Designation for Ukraine, Urges Support for Refugees

On March 3, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS allows foreign nationals to remain and work in...