“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.

Chanta Combs has joined the staff as associate director for health,...

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

The recommendations were developed by the USCCB’s Department of Mi...

“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...

Catholic Relief Services is coordinating with partners across the region to meet the urgent needs of the people.

The world is once again shocked and horrified by the outbreak of ferocious violence in the Holy Land.

A USCCB Committee meets to discuss ministry to the Indigenous on an international level.

Respect Life Month takes place in October each year with a 2023 theme of "Radical Solidarity."

The faithful are encouraged to reflect on the challenges facing migrants, refugees, and others forcibly displaced.

Zack was convicted of and received a death sentence for the 1996 mu...

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.

On September 8, 2023, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral argu...

July 25, 2023 | The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) h...

July 21, 2023 | An extremely grave initiative is underway in Florid...