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Catholic bishops join 1,000 faith leaders to oppose federal executions
Several U.S. bishops, along with clergy and religious brothers and sisters from around the country, have signed a statement opposing federal executions... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz announces cancer diagnosis, asks for prayers
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz requested prayers Wednesday as he announced that he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and will soon undergo treatment. Read more
US bishop says Trump budget at odds with Catholic, American ideals
The former head of the US bishops decried President Trump's budget plan, claiming its cuts to social services conflict with... Read more
Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision
Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more
Munich archbishop, Benedict XVI grieve deadly shooting
The archbishop of Munich has called for prayers for the victims of Friday’s deadly shooting at a shopping mall, and... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz on the best thing to come out of the synod
Families helping families – this may have been one of the greatest “fruits” to come from the Synod on the... Read more
Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit
For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more
March Madness? Put aside that fifth bracket and tackle Church teaching, bishop urges
Many challenges to families need addressing today, including perhaps too much attention given to college basketball’s “March Madness,” and not... Read more
Go forth! Ministry leaders instructed to encounter God in the poor
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference exhorted a group of Catholic leaders to go forth in ministry to serve... Read more
US bishops elect delegates to synod: Kurtz, Chaput, DiNardo, Gomez
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Fidelity to Bishop of Rome crucial to evangelization, US bishops say
In a message to Pope Francis on Monday, the U.S. bishops vowed fidelity to the Holy See and voiced hope... Read more
Extending an invitation: Synod prompts revamp in Church language
The need to develop a new way of communicating Church teaching in contemporary society emerged in synod discussions last week,... Read more
Leading US bishop: Synod to help faithful embrace Church teaching
The upcoming Synod on the Family is a chance to support and accompany Catholic families as they learn to appreciate... Read more
Religious liberty 'fundamental' to human dignity, bishops affirm
In a recent interview with CNA, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore reaffirmed religious liberty as a priority for the U.S.... Read more
Church must remain free to serve, Fortnight for Freedom concludes
Catholics must come together to protect the work of the Church's charities and services, said the U.S. bishops' president as... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church
The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more
Synod on family is opportunity for teaching faith, archbishop says
A consultation regarding the upcoming synod on the family highlights the need for a better teaching of the faith, the... Read more
US bishops' president: Pope calls us to 'see the person first'
The new leader of the U.S. bishops said that Pope Francis is calling Catholics to follow Christ in the Gospels... Read more
US bishops' new leaders commit to protecting human dignity
The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz elected president of US bishops' conference
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more
