Bishops Worldwide Pray for Pope Leo XIV’s Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday, October 11, that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The procedure is scheduled for the week following…
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New York Joins Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program
New York’s Catholic bishops have endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to enroll the state in a federal scholarship tax credit program. The New York State Conference…
Archbishop Sample Calls for Priestly Holiness to Renew Oregon Catholic Mission
Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Ore., issued a comprehensive pastoral letter on Oct. 1, 2026, calling for a renewed focus on evangelization and priestly sanctity…
Salem Parishes Host Reception for New Bishop Mullen
St. Theresa of Avila and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Churches in Salem, Illinois, will host a public reception this Saturday to welcome Godfrey Mullen as…
Colorado Clergy Urge Justice and Mercy for Immigrants
Catholic bishops and Christian leaders across Colorado released a joint pastoral letter on October 5, calling for an immigration system that balances national security with human…
Bishops Urge Catholics to Pray Against Abortion Pill Distribution
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a nationwide campaign urging the faithful to pray and take action against the use of abortion-inducing drugs as…
USCCB Urges Catholics to Pray Against Mail-Order Abortion Pills
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a nationwide appeal on August 18, calling on American Catholics to pray and take action against the growing…
Bishop Garcia Condemns Austin Shooting of Delivery Driver
Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of the Diocese of Austin condemned an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation that resulted in a shooting on September 20, 2026. The…
Arlington Bishop Urges Catholics to Reject Abortion and Marriage Measures
Catholics in the Diocese of Arlington were directed to oppose two upcoming Virginia ballot initiatives concerning abortion access and the definition of marriage. Bishop Michael Burbidge…
Bishops Create Task Force to Guide AI Ethics
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the creation of a new task force on September 16, 2026, dedicated to safeguarding human dignity in the…