Catholic bishops ask Governor DeSantis to stay the execution of Michael Bell
Bell was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1993 murders of J...
Issues
Catholic Church maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates.
In response to the recent interpretation of the Johnson Amendment p...
U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Reacting to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the U....
Supreme Court is Right to Affirm Parental Rights in Education, says Bishop Rhoades
“Parents have a right to direct their children’s education, especia...
Catholic bishops ask Governor DeSantis to stay the execution of Thomas Gudinas
The Catholic Church teaches that all human life, given by God, is sacred.
“Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour.”
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), addressed the surge in immigration enforcement actions.
Speak Out to Defund Planned Parenthood!
Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to defund Planned...
Florida Bishops Seek to Stop State Sponsored Execution
Wainwright is scheduled to be executed on June 10 for the 1994 murd...
U.S. Catholic Bishops and Ukrainian Religious Leaders Speak to the Truth of War
"We really have felt the solidarity of the Church in the USA, and we never cease to pray for you."
Florida bishops appeal to Governor DeSantis to spare the life of Jeffrey Hutchinson
"Even people who have committed terrible acts and caused great harm possess a human dignity instilled by God, our Creator."
Religious Workforce Protection Act Would Play Pivotal Role in Advancing the Religious Exercise of Americans
U.S. bishops called on legislators to advance a “much-needed source of relief” for communities across the United States by passing the bipartisan, bicameral Religious Workforce Protection Act.
U.S. Bishops Will Look for New Funding to Serve Those Seeking Safe Harbor from Violence and Persecution
From its very founding, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been concerned with helping families who are fleeing war, violence, and oppression find safe and secure homes.
Catholic bishops urge Governor DeSantis to spare the life of Michael Tanzi
The state of Florida can serve the requirements of justice without vengeance.
Catholic Bishops Honor Key Leaders in Defeat of Florida’s Pro-Abortion Amendment
Doctors, a lawmaker and an advocate were honored for their help in defeating Amendment 4.
USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services Issues Joint Report with Evangelical Partners on the Potential Impact of Mass Deportations on Christian Families
One in twelve Christians in the United States—and one in five Catholics specifically—either face the risk of deportation or live in a household with someone who does.
Strong Majority of Florida Voters Support Florida’s Heartbeat Protection Act
Nearly one year after Florida’s Supreme Court cleared the way for the Heartbeat Protection Act to take effect, 64% of Florida voters support the law.
Vatican Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative “Walking with Moms in Need”
We cannot separate faith from the defense of dignity and human life.
Encouraging Solidarity and Prayer for Lasting Peace in the Holy Land
The further devastation of Gaza will have dire implications for any future civil society development in the region and will likely exacerbate existing tensions for another generation.
Statement on the Executive Order Pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education
The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and should have the freedom and resources to choose an educational setting best suited for their child.
Bishops Respond to Failure of U.S. Senate to Advance Protections for Female Athletes
The teaching of the Catholic Church calls us to advocate for the equal dignity of men and women, recognizing that God created us male and female.
The Faithful Can Witness to the Power of God’s Love by Supporting the Poor and Vulnerable During Lent
“As Catholics in a global Church, we witness to the power of God’s ...
IVF Destroys Human Life, Bishops Urge Ethical Alternatives
These are the words of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S...
“Jesus Keeps on Loving You, No Matter What," says Bishop Thomas in Lenten Message
"Be assured that Jesus keeps on loving you, no matter what,” said Bishop Daniel Thomas
Statement on the U.S. President's Declaration to Transfer Palestinians from Gaza
As the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies stated in its October 13th, 2023 Statement on the October 7th Hamas Attack, nothing can justify Hamas’s murder and abduction of innocent men, women, and children.
Care for the Poor and the Suffering is at the Heart of the Mission that Christ Gave the Church
“Care for the poor and the suffering is at the heart of the mission that Christ gave the Church,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.