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Cardinal O’Malley in 2015 Respect Life Month Message: ‘Every Life is Worth Living’

WASHINGTON— People discover their worth when they discover their true identity as created in God’s image and called to an eternal destiny with him, said Cardinal Seán P...

Archbishop Kurtz Calls for Welcoming of Refugees Fleeing Syria

WASHINGTON—Catholics in the United States, as well as all people of good will, should express openness and welcome to refugees fleeing Syria and elsewhere in order to...

Pope Francis to Bless ‘Cross of the Encuentros’ Symbolizing Hispanic Catholics’ Journey of Faith

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis will bless a five-foot tall wooden cross, known as “the Cross of the Encuentros” in Philadelphia later this month. The cross symbolizes the...

USCCB Comments on Medicare’s Proposed Rule on Advance Care Planning

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments on September 4 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and...

Cardinal O’Malley Welcomes Pope’s Year of Mercy Plan for Post-Abortion Healing

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., archbishop of Boston and chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...

Video Series on Catholic Social Teaching Launches with ‘Care for God’s Creation’

WASHINGTON— A video on “Care for God’s Creation” is the first of a seven-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, designed to be an introduction to this body of thought...

National Bible Week to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Dei Verbum, Role of Bible in the Family

WASHINGTON—Families, parishes, schools and other Catholic groups can participate in National Bible Week, November 15-21, with resources provided in English and Spanish...

Labor Day Statement Focuses on Importance of Work in Building and Supporting Families

WASHINGTON—Creating sufficient, decent work that honors the dignity of families is a necessary component of the challenge facing all Catholics, and it is the Catholic way...

Archbishop Wenski Welcomes New Carbon Pollution Standards, Citing Need To 'Care for God's Creation'

WASHINGTON—“A new national standard to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants is an important step forward to protect the health of all people, especially...