The practice of surrogacy made national news in August when surrogate mother McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to a baby after its biological parents requested it be aborted due to a treatable heart condition.

The record number of executions in Florida last year, and the increased pace at which they continue to be carried out, call for a response.

Sometimes, these roundups include those with legal authorization to be here.

Moments like these revive old fears and deepen a sense of vulnerability that no community should have to bear.

The Catholic Church teaches that the death penalty attacks the inviolability of the human person.

Together, we must pray to change hearts and build a culture of life as we advocate for the most vulnerable.

As the public session of the plenary began, the bishops sent a message to the Holy Father.

The Church’s teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27).

Public sessions of the plenary on November 11 and 12 will be livestreamed.

The Catholic Church teaches that the death penalty attacks the inviolability of the human person.

Since 2016, the Catholic Church has observed the World Day of the Poor on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time as way for Catholics to reflect more deeply on our call to love the poor as our brothers and sisters.

This year’s COP30 convenes while the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Resettlement tainted by the perception of unjust discrimination is contrary to Catholic teaching and quintessential American values.

The U.S. bishops are deeply alarmed that essential programs that support the common good, such as SNAP, may be interrupted.

Our brothers and sisters in small island nations like Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti are the most vulnerable to the impact of such strong storms.

On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998.

Every human life, given by God, is sacred.

"We must continue praying ardently that we, as an international community, do not miss this opportunity for peace."

“Our lives must reflect the reality of the ultimate, loving sacrifice of Christ."

The death penalty attacks the inviolability of the human person.

The Catholic Medical Association has submitted a paper on the dangers of mifepristone to women.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released an invitation for reflection.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for prayers for peace in Gaza.

“We pray that government officials and people of all faiths may work together to bring lasting peace, justice, and security to the continent."

The Catholic Church teaches that all human life, given by God, is sacred.