Bishops Encourage Young People to Lead the Way as “Catalysts of Hope” in Care for Our Common Home

In a letter to young people written during the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, the bishops recognize the impact the climate crisis has on young people and applaud their...

Pope Leo XIV

God's love is generous, not calculating, pope says at first audience

Pope Leo XIV is continuing Pope Francis' series of audience talks for the Jubilee Year 2025 on "Jesus Christ Our Hope."

Pope Leo XIV

Every vocation, even the pope's, springs from God's love, pope says

Pope Leo XIV visited the tomb of St. Paul in Rome, emphasizing God's love and mercy as the foundation of all vocations, including the pope's. He reflected on St. Paul's...

USCCB Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’

The USCCB remains committed to advocacy that cares for the most vulnerable and creation, seeking a ‘sustainable and integral development’ that benefits the entire human...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Pope reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue

Meeting the religious leaders who came to Rome for his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo XIV promised to continue the search for Christian unity and the Catholic Church's dialogue...

Protecting Pregnant Mothers and their Children Can Never be Considered “Obsolete”

The bishops were responding to the Trump Administration’s recent rescission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance for addressing the heightened needs of...

Bishops Thomas and Barron Applaud Move to Defund Abortion and “Gender Transition” Industries, Call for Authentic Health Care

In recognition of last week's committee markups of the U.S. House of Representatives’ budget reconciliation bill, and in anticipation of its being voted on in the House...

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo meets with US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio

In a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV received a letter from the U.S. president and a Chicago Bears jersey. Vance's private talks with the Vatican...

Bishops’ Annual Catholic Communication Campaign Empowers Today’s Communicators to Proclaim the Gospel’s Message of Hope

The collection helps the Church spread the Gospel message using modern media tools to inform, inspire, and enlighten.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo begins papacy calling for 'united church' in a wounded world

Calling the church to be "a leaven of unity, communion and fraternity," Pope Leo XIV began his papacy with a Mass marked by symbolism, global presence and a strong appeal...