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Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville speaks at a press conference in Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 2015.

Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election

Nov 14, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz walking out of the Paul VI Hall during the Synod of Bishops on Oct. 9, 2015.

Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision

Nov 14, 2016

Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more

The United States capitol building.

After 'Catholic Spring' email leak, US bishops warn American ideals at risk

Oct 14, 2016

Following a leaked email from prominent political actors about a possible “Catholic Spring” movement to plant “seeds of the revolution”... Read more

Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops

Oct 12, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more

Kim Daniels.

Pope taps US religious freedom advocate for Vatican communications team

Jul 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday the Vatican released the names of 16 people appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications,... Read more

Child peering through fence.

ACLU targets grants for pro-life groups that aid migrants

Jun 29, 2016

Catholics and other groups that receive grants to care for immigrants are in the sights of the American Civil Liberties... Read more

Statue of Liberty.

Why there's no freedom without religious liberty

Apr 28, 2016

It is perhaps not surprising that an American priest, Fr. John Courtney Murray, was one of the key contributors to... Read more

The United States capitol building.

US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions

Apr 2, 2016

A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more

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If you struggle with porn, the Church can help, US bishops say

Dec 28, 2015

For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more

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Struggle with porn? The Church can help you, US bishops say

Nov 29, 2015

For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more

Voting.

Controversy over voting doc shows divisions among US bishops

Nov 20, 2015

At their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops voted to issue a new introductory note and make limited... Read more

US Navy Chaplain Lt. Tung Tran says Mass aboard the USS Rushmore, June 21, 2014.

Stretched to its limits, US military archdiocese appeals for more priests

Nov 19, 2015

Archbishop Timothy Broglio is begging for more priests for the Archdiocese of Military Services, saying that he soon may be... Read more

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Confronting the porn epidemic: a major goal for the US bishops

Nov 19, 2015

In a historic statement outlining the challenges pornography poses to the family and individuals as well as the tools available... Read more

Extraordinary assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family. Oct. 2014.

Here's what the US bishops were most impressed with at the Synod

Nov 17, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Most bishops at the recent Synod on the Family agreed that the Church should minister to married couples long after... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz speaks at a press conference in Philadelphia during Pope Francis' visit on September 26, 2015.

Archbishop Kurtz on the best thing to come out of the synod

Nov 16, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Families helping families – this may have been one of the greatest “fruits” to come from the Synod on the... Read more

Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod

Jun 17, 2015

By Mary Farrow

In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top... Read more

Married couples to Catholic Church: Give us clear, positive teaching on marriage

Jun 14, 2015

By Mary Farrow

Alice Heinzen was with her dad and siblings on a ski trip when she froze on top of what looked... Read more

Bowling with Bishops – and other things to expect at the World Meeting of Families

Jun 11, 2015

By Mary Farrow

Bring your mitre and your bowling ball if you plan on coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families... Read more

An MQ-9 Reaper Creech Air Force Base, NV on June 19, 2008.

Don't let armed drones ease the path to conflict, US bishops warn

May 14, 2015

The use of armed drones have practical and moral consequences for conflict and warfare – and the government needs to... Read more

Families meet through border fence.

When detention denies dignity: bishops offer look inside US migrant, refugee policy

May 14, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

“Please help us, please pray for us.” These were the words of detained migrants and refugees at a Karnes, Texas... Read more