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US Bishops Praise Two New Life-Affirming Bills
by Bob Wurzelbacher In a moment of national policy aimed at strengthening support for women and families, the recent passage of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act in the U.S. House of Representatives represents a profoundly Catholic affirmation of the dignity …
Catholic leaders express sorrow over racist Trump post; bishops demand apology
U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump’s social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize. By Tyler Arnold February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET U.S. Catholic bishops condemned President Donald Trump’s social media post that showed the faces of former President …
U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET February 2026 marks 100 years of commemorating Black History Month in the United States and Catholic bishops are marking the milestone. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman …
Amid unrest over immigration enforcement, USCCB president calls for ‘Holy Hour for peace’
“Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by fear or loss,” Coakley said. By Daniel Payne January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM ET Archbishop Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference …
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti says he was known for ‘kindness’
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota, said he was known for his “kindness” and “gentleness.” By Tessa Gervasini January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET A Roman Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed …
US Bishops urge respect for human life after Minneapolis killings
In the wake of two recent killings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, US Bishops call for restraint, peace, and respect for every human life. By Devin Watkins Tensions are running high in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents fatally shot Alex …
Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn
By Tessa Gervasini Jan 6, 2026 / 14:00 pm The United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual Respect Life novena for the protection of the unborn. The Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is sponsoring the “9 Days for Life” prayer that will begin on Friday, …
Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 22, 2025 / 13:07 pm Archbishop Paul Coakley said this week he is looking forward to speaking with President Donald Trump in “the near future.” Coakley, who was elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in November, said he has “not had …
Archbishop Casey Holds Prayer Service for Immigrants
Archbishop Robert Casey led a prayer service for immigrants at Butler County Jail in Hamilton, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 14. The archbishop was joined by a small group of people from all around the archdiocese, including representatives from Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. The prayer service included the sorrowful mysteries of …
Pope highlights dignity of migrants, supports U.S. bishops’ statement
Answering questions from journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV decries recent measures against migrants in the United States, and he calls for treating people “with humanity and dignity.” He also denounces the killings of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and expresses hope for a ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine, …
