“As Christians, we are rooted in the hope of the resurrection, and so we pray for a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land.” 

As the chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan called for the U.S. government and the international community to address the challenges faced by Haiti.

On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills).

“It is precisely because each person’s life is a unique gift that we cannot condone procedures that violate the right to life or the integrity of the family."

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“The Catholic Church, including many Catholic welfare organizations are trying to meet these enormous needs both within Ukraine and in other countries impacted by this war which has raged on for two full years."

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Statement from the USCCB reminds us that human life remains gravely threatened by legalized abortion in most states.

“Religious freedom is enshrined in our Constitution in the First Amendment—and it is something so vital to the fabric of our country that it is often referred to as our ‘first freedom.’"

“Given the paralyzing nature of polarization and tragedy of war that have spread throughout our world today, the importance of living the love of Christ in our own circumstances cannot be overemphasized."

Each of us can and must work for justice and peace, remembering Rev. King’s call to action: ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’

We must answer the call to respect human life, beginning with the unborn child.

As Catholics across the country gather again this year in Washington for the March for Life, they are also invited to observe a nationwide prayer vigil January 18-19 to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life.

This is why the Catholic Church teaches that the practice of surrogacy is not morally permissible.

“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!’”

"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.

“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.

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Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need.

“May those whose hearts have been gripped by hatred repent, and may people of goodwill stand courageously for peace," said Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

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.

IRFA established the position of Ambassador-at-Large for Internati...