Archbishop Timothy Broglio

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Immigrants at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley humanitarian respite center in McAllen, Texas.

U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform with ‘fair and humane treatment’

Nov 14, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Nov. 15 statement was signed by USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more

The U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2024, for their fall plenary assembly.

Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election

Nov 12, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump.

Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump

Nov 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election

Nov 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory. Read more

The Sacred Heart is at the center of a rose window in Santa Ifigênia Church, São Paulo, Brazil.

Archbishop Broglio invites faithful to pray with Pope Francis’ encyclical on Sacred Heart

Oct 28, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Holy Father’s fourth encyclical, “Dilexit Nos” (“He Loved Us”), issued on Oct. 24, calls for a renewed understanding of... Read more

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward (center) at the tomb of St. Sebastian at Rome’s Cathedral of St. Sebastian after entering the Catholic Church this year. He received the sacraments of initiation from Archbishop Timothy Broglio, USCCB president and archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Retired NBA star Gordon Hayward enters Catholic Church in Rome: Exclusive interview

Oct 17, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

And what a beginning it was for the former Celtics player, who received the sacraments of initiation and first Communion... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and also leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful to join in prayer on anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Oct 3, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop Timothy Broglio invited the faithful throughout the country to join in prayer on the first anniversary of the Oct.... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

Catholic bishop: Biden administration ‘subverted’ pro-family policy by mandating abortion leave

May 31, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio, denounced the EEOC for its new... Read more

Capt. (Father) Daniel Mode — who remains a priest in good standing — has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains Office, according to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case

Apr 30, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

Capt. (Father) Daniel Mode, who remains a priest in good standing, has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the... Read more

A Palestinian family walks past buildings destroyed in previous Israeli strikes in Gaza City on March 25, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war 

Mar 25, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

USCCB president urges evangelization amid wars and challenges facing Church

Nov 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop Timothy Broglio’s remarks opened the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday. Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, meets with reporters in Baltimore on Nov. 15, 2022.

USCCB president urges Israel to ‘find a way to negotiate’ to protect civilians

Nov 14, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, on Tuesday called on Israel to pursue negotiations in its... Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform

Jul 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Though the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in... Read more

Detail from a window in St Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle, England

Bishops invite Catholics to pray Litany of Sacred Heart in response to Dodgers’ ‘blasphemy’

Jun 12, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The bishops’ prayer request comes after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they would be honoring the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more

Veteran Affairs health clinic in Eugene, Oregon.

U.S. bishops: Senate vote keeping abortion in veteran health benefits is a ‘gross failure’

Apr 20, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The bishops said it is “inhumane” to provide taxpayer-funded abortion as “a so-called solution to pregnancy.” Read more

Historic Tower at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Lawmakers rebuke Biden administration for ending military hospital’s contract with Catholic priests

Apr 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Biden administration after a military hospital ended a contract with the Franciscan friars.  Read more

Historic Tower at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Walter Reed military hospital says new Catholic pastoral care contract under review

Apr 11, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The Maryland medical center was sharply criticized by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio for not renewing its contract with a local... Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Broglio blasts military hospital for putting for-profit firm in charge of Catholic pastoral care

Apr 8, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

Walter Reed military hospital ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars just before Holy Week, the Archdiocese of... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA praised Servant of God Vincent Capodanno at a memorial Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of the heroic chaplain Sept. 6, 2022.

Archbishop Broglio offers prayers for 9 soldiers who died in Blackhawk helicopter accident in Kentucky

Mar 31, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The president of the USCCB and archbishop for the Military Services, USA, offered prayers for the nine American soldiers who... Read more

Bishop Rolando Álvarez of the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

As Catholics welcome Nicaraguan exiles, leading U.S. bishop calls for restoration of human rights

Feb 21, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic organizations in the U.S. have quickly mobilized to welcome political exiles from Nicaragua, but more must be done, Archbishop... Read more