Latest news about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Information, updates, and breaking news.
The U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24. Read more
The bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements... Read more
On Labor Day, the U.S. bishops call for economic policy and community advocacy to prioritize working families. Read more
The USCCB statement linked the waters of Christian baptism to the waters of the earth, highlighting the source of life... Read more
Bishop John Patrick Dolan of Phoenix returned from a 12-day trip to the African countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya... Read more
The Supreme Court will hear the case U.S. v. Rahimi in its upcoming session. Read more
The U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law. Read more
Bishop David J. Malloy cited numbers that estimated about 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger in... Read more
Margaret Hartshorn, Aurora Tinajero, and the late Kathryn Moseley will receive the conference’s 2023 “People of Life” awards. Read more
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ peace committee this week urged Catholics to pray fervently for progress in nuclear arms... Read more
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
These donations "bring faith, hope, and love to people in despair, often in some of the most harsh and remote... Read more
Though the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in... Read more
The Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in the Senate and House on July 13. Read more
The USCCB and a key Catholic bioethics group are both warning of a potential rewriting of U.S. law to broaden... Read more
The Defense Department announced last week it would be sending “additional security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense... Read more
The U.S. bishops on Thursday condemned the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive “Opill.” Read more
The U.S. bishops’ conference has asked its Committee on Doctrine to address issues such as transgender surgeries and hormone treatments. Read more
The internal memo, dated Jan. 23 and leaked to the press on Feb. 8, outlines a Richmond FBI’s investigation of... Read more
Following failed negotiations to free Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, the U.S. bishops called for the imprisoned prelate’s release. Read more