Statement of USCCB on Holy Father’s Remarks on Surrogacy
This is why the Catholic Church teaches that the practice of surrogacy is not morally permissible.
Issues
U.S. Bishops’ President Pleads for Peace as Innocent People are Killed in the Land of Jesus’ Birth
“We resolutely join our voices with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, reminding all parties in this conflict, that war is never the answer but always a defeat. We plead, ‘peace, please peace!’”
Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges ‘Unconditional Respect for Human Life and Dignity’
"In Our Lady of Guadalupe, we encounter the mother of all mothers—a loving bridge between worlds and peoples who unifies through her maternal embrace," said Bishop Mark J. Seitz.
COP 28: U.S. Bishops Call for International Climate Policies that Promote Justice
“We pray for all leaders and participants of COP28 as they work to care for our climate," said Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan.
Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops Welcomes Two New Staff Members; Adds Additional Role to Existing Staff
Chanta Combs has joined the staff as associate director for health,...
U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Sends Recommendations to Congress on Enhancing Protections for Noncitizen Children Released from Federal Care
The recommendations were developed by the USCCB’s Department of Mi...
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week
Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need.
U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Committee Chairman Speaks Out Against Religious Hatred
“May those whose hearts have been gripped by hatred repent, and may people of goodwill stand courageously for peace," said Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on Continued Violence in the Holy Land
We must not grow weary of offering our prayers and support for peace and justice for all concerned. A lasting solution respecting the rights, needs, and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians remains essential to these ends.
Statement to Mark 25th Anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
IRFA established the position of Ambassador-at-Large for Internati...
Catholic Relief Services Is Responding to Needs of Those Affected by Holy Land Crisis
Catholic Relief Services is coordinating with partners across the region to meet the urgent needs of the people.
A Call for Peace in the Holy Land
The world is once again shocked and horrified by the outbreak of ferocious violence in the Holy Land.
International Conference Seeks to Enrich Ministry to Catholic Indigenous Populations
A USCCB Committee meets to discuss ministry to the Indigenous on an international level.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Asks for “Radical Solidarity” with Mothers in Respect Life Month Statement
Respect Life Month takes place in October each year with a 2023 theme of "Radical Solidarity."
National Migration Week September 18-24
The faithful are encouraged to reflect on the challenges facing migrants, refugees, and others forcibly displaced.
Catholic Bishops Urge Governor DeSantis To Spare the Life of Michael Zack
Zack was convicted of and received a death sentence for the 1996 mu...
U.S. Bishops’ International Committee Chairman Urges Humanitarian Access for Nagorno-Karabakh
Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, calls for a peaceful end to the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Bishops Urge Novena for Florida's 15-Week Abortion Ban
On September 8, 2023, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral argu...
Catholic bishops urge Governor DeSantis to spare the life of James Barnes
July 25, 2023 | The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) h...
Decline to Sign Petitions for Dangerous Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
July 21, 2023 | An extremely grave initiative is underway in Florid...
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Family Life Committee Chairman on FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive
July 21, 2023 | In reaction to the news today that the U.S. Food an...
Bishops Show Commitment to “One Church One Mission” with Grants Supporting the Poor, Suffering, and Marginalized Around the World
July 20, 2023 | The bishop members on subcommittees related to nat...
U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
In light of the Biden Administration’s recent decision to provide c...
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report
July 18, 2023 | The report is based on the audit findings of StoneB...
U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman on Supreme Court’s Ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis: June 30, 2023
Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the First ...