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Pope Names Bishops for Mississippi, Texas Dioceses
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Father Joseph R. Kopacz, 63, a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, as bishop...
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U.S. Bishops’ Justice and Peace Committees Join Pope Francis’ Global Anti-Hunger Campaign, ‘One Human Family, Food for All’
WASHINGTON—The committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops dealing with international and domestic justice issues have joined Pope Francis and Caritas...
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USCCB President Mourns Death of Nelson Mandela, Notes Passing of Icon, Era
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, said the death of Nelson Mandela marked the passing of an era and an icon, Dec. 6, the day after the South African and world leader...
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USCCB President Archbishop Kurtz responds to ACLU’s Lawsuit
Church urges respectful, compassionate care for pregnant women and their children ACLU claims ‘baseless’ and lawsuit ‘misguided’ Catholic healthcare ministries show...
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USCCB President Archbishop Kurtz Applauds Pope’s Decision To Establish Commission for Protection of Minors
Every effort must be made to protect children Broad-based approach to problem is welcome U.S. bishops have made great strides but still more to be done WASHINGTON...
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Catholic Home Missions Allocates $3.4 Million to Aid Dioceses in Recovery from Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB)Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions awarded nearly $3.4 million in grants tosix dioceses and two...
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Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecasts Information for Christmas, World Day of Peace Ceremonies; Live Streaming Also Available Through The Pope App
WASHINGTON—The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has released information for broadcasters regarding worldwide telecasts of the events presided over by Pope...
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Bishop Pates Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges All Parties to Work to Build Confidence, Peace
WASHINGTON—The interim accord with Iran that would limit its nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief “is greatly preferable to military action, which could...
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Bishops’ Website Offers Online Resources for Advent and Christmas
WASHINGTON—TheU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) continues the tradition ofproviding online resources for the Adventand Christmasseasons with daily suggestions...
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Bishop Ricken Welcomes Pope Francis’ Exhortation on the New Evangelization
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis is leading the world to deeper faith, and the U.S. bishops look forward to sharing his words in their dioceses, said the chairman of the Committee...