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Despite pro-life provisions, healthcare bill raises serious concerns
The House passed a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and a replacement health care bill on Thursday, but one... Read more
US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
US bishops back religious freedom for adoption, foster care providers
Three chairmen of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference have voiced strong support for a measure that would restore certain religious... Read more
Chemical attack in Syria 'shocks the soul,' says top US bishop
Religious and political leaders have renewed calls for peace as they decried dozens of reported civilian deaths by poison gas... Read more
Why this pro-life congressman opposed the failed health care bill
When last week’s health care bill failed, it wasn’t just Democrats who fought it. Read more
Don't lose your humanity in refugee debate, US bishops say
The intense debate over U.S. refugee and migrant policy is a chance to meet newcomers and understand others' concerns, the... Read more
Overcome divisions to protect God's creation, bishops ask US government
The United States government has the opportunity to overcome political divisions and respond effectively to climate change, the nation's bishops... Read more
Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say
Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more
Bishops reaffirm support for refugees as judges scrutinize Trump policy
The U.S. bishops welcomed a federal appeals court ruling that affirmed a legal injunction against a Trump administration executive order... Read more
Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who... Read more
Catholic bishops see trouble in Trump-backed LGBT executive order
The U.S. bishops are concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to maintain a “troubling” Obama-era executive order that could demand... Read more
Did you March for life? Don't let it stop there, advocate says
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates went to the national March for Life this past weekend, but that should only... Read more
US bishops: Health care should be truly universal, affordable
Any changes to health care law under the new administration should not abandon the principal of genuinely affordable health care... Read more
Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more
Race relations are a Church responsibility, bishops say in call to action
The Catholic Church can be a force for healing race relations, said the U.S. bishops’ task force on racism and... Read more
US bishops wish 'Happy Thanksgiving' to America
Gratitude to God was the focus of the U.S. bishops’ conference for its Thanksgiving wishes to Americans as the bishops... Read more
Amid racial tensions, US bishops search for healing and peace
Race relations, racism, and violence were on the mind of the United States bishops during their fall general assembly in... Read more
New US bishops' leader to immigrants: We have your back
After the recent presidential election, the new president of the U.S. Bishops is adamant about standing with all vulnerable persons,... Read more
Pope Francis encourages US bishops in ministry to Latinos
In a video message sent to the US bishops' plenary meeting on Tuesday, Pope Francis urged them to continue reaching... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
