Statement on Eliminating Unanimous Jury Requirement in Capital Sentencing
Today, the Florida legislature passed a bill to replace current law that requires juries in capital cases to be unanimous when recommending a death sentence.
Issues
Florida Bishops Praises Passage of Heartbeat Protection Act
Today, the Florida legislature passed a prohibition on abortion in Florida after six- weeks gestation.
Catholic Bishops Urge Governor DeSantis to Spare the Life of Louis Gaskin
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Louis Gaskin and commute his sentence to life without parole.
USCCB Statement on “Doctrine of Discovery”
The Dicasteries for Culture and Education and for Promoting Integral Human Development released today a Joint Statement on the “Doctrine of Discovery.”
Catholic Bishops of Florida Praise Expansion of Educational Choice
The bill’s expansion of school choice and the creation of Education...
Florida Legislature Sends Educational Choice Bill to Governor Desantis' Desk
"One of the most transformative education bills in the history of the state"
U.S. Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Issues Statement on the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains
In their statement, the doctrine committee affirms that every human being has been created in the image of God and has an inherent dignity and worth.
U.S. Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Issues Guidance to Catholic Health Care Institutions on Respecting the Fundamental Order of the Human Body
March 22, 2023 |The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Co...
Catholics Travel to Tallahassee to Advocate for Just Causes
The purpose is to advocate for a variety of issues to help build a just society.
USCCB President Acknowledges Hope and Charity Amidst the Darkness Besetting the Catholic Church of Nicaragua
February 21, 2023 | On February 9, the Catholic community in the Un...
Catholic Bishops Urge Governor DeSantis to Stay Execution of Donald Dillbeck
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has written to Gov. Ron DeSantis urging him to stay the execution of Donald Dillbeck and commute his sentence to life without parole.
U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman Calls for Prayer in the Wake of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria; Calls for Assistance
February 8, 2023 | The February 6 earthquake that struck Turkey and...
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity
Each year, on February 8, the Catholic Church around the world marks the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
President of U.S. Bishops Conference on Bishops’ United Position Against the Evil of Abortion
February 2, 2023 | Earlier this week, President Biden responded to...
Statement on Proposed Rule for “Contraceptive Mandate”
February 1, 2023 |On January 30, the U.S. Department of Health and ...
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Expresses Support for “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion”
January 30, 2023 | WASHINGTON - Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlin...
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Commends Catholic Witness at National Prayer Vigil for Life
January 20, 2023 | At the National Prayer Vigil for Life, thousands...
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 19-20
January 18, 2023 | Catholics across the country are encouraged to o...
U.S. Church Marks Twenty Years Since Release of Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope
January 19, 2023 | On January 22, the Catholic Church in the U...
USCCB Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
January 13, 2023 | In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Da...
There Is No Freedom Without the Truth: Religious Freedom Day 2023
January 12, 2023 | On January 16, the United States celebrates Re...
Representatives of the Catholic Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Meet for Dialogue
January 12, 2023 | Theologians and scholars representing the Evange...
Public Policy Priorities
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a list of top issues for 2023 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature.