U.S. Bishops Welcome Legislation on Environment, Drug Prices
On Sunday, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act.
Issues
Harmful Regulations Could Force Gender Ideology and Potentially Abortion on Health Care Workers and Religious Hospitals
HHS issued proposed revisions to its regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Congress Must Come Together to Protect Life and Promote the Common Good
Congress has been taking up legislative proposals that are harmful to the common good.
A Renewed Call to Solidarity with Africa
July 26, 2022 | The 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferen...
USCCB issues annual audit on compliance with charter by dioceses, eparchies
The U.S. bishops' annual report on compliance with the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People."
Bishops Speak Out Against Abortion On Demand Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 8296.
Statement on Supreme Court’s Climate Regulation Ruling
On June 30, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6-3 decision in a case that limits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its power to regulate greenhouse gases.
Catholic Leaders Welcome Supreme Court Ruling in Biden v. Texas
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 5-4 decision in Biden v. Texas, finding that the Secretary of Homeland Security’s termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) was lawful.
Statement on Supreme Court’s Climate Regulation Ruling
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in a case that limits the EPA.
U.S. Bishops Welcome Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Archbishop Coakley’s full statement follows.
Statement on Antisemitic Flyers in Tampa
The Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies condemns the antisemitic flyers found in Tampa.
U.S. Bishops Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson
Archbishop José H. Gomez and Archbishop William E. Lori issued the following statement.
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
The bishops of Florida issued the following statement.
Statement on World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to increase awareness of refugees.
Supreme Court Rules That Maine Cannot Discriminate Against Religious Schools
The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the case of Carson v. Makin.
U.S. Bishops Continue to Offer Child Protection and Safe Environment Resources to Assist Dioceses
This June marks twenty years since the U.S. bishops gathered in Dallas, Texas to address the issue of clergy sexual abuse.
U.S. Bishops Commend Congressional Efforts to Address Gun Violence
Over the weekend, twenty senators announced a bipartisan proposal to address gun violence.
Church Leaders Plead for Peace as Attacks on Pro-Life Organizations Mount
The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable.
Statement Twenty Years Since Passage of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the passage of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Catholic Church to Celebrate Religious Freedom Week: June 22-29, 2022
Religious Freedom Week takes place June 22-29.
U.S. Bishops Continue to Offer Child Protection and Safe Environment Resources
This June marks twenty years since the U.S. bishops gathered in Dallas, Texas to address the issue of clergy sexual abuse.
U.S. Bishops Call for Investments for Climate Change and the Common Good
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City has written a letter outlining the Conference’s principles and priorities.
Catholic Church to Celebrate Religious Freedom Week: June 22-29, 2022
Religious Freedom Week takes place June 22-29.
U.S. Bishops Call for Congressional Action to Address Gun Violence
After multiple mass shootings in recent weeks, four U.S. bishops joined in a letter to Congress expressing their grief over these incomprehensible tragedies.
Church Speaks Out About the Arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen
The Holy See has learned with concern the news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest and is following the evolution of the situation with extreme attention.