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USCCB President Condemns Plans for Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution as ‘a Barbaric Promotion of a Culture of Death’

In no way can Hasan’s actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be ...
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Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter 'false teachers,' pope says

At an evening Mass for students from Rome’s pontifical universities, Pope Leo XIV said reason, memory and critical thinking ...
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U.S. Bishops to Vote for Conference Secretary and for Chairmen of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

When the U.S. bishops gather in November for their Fall Plenary Assembly next month, they will vote for a Conference ...
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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children Across the Country, says Bishop O’Connell

The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the first and primary educators of our children, and that parents have the ...
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For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

Our Blessed Mother is our model for upholding the sanctity of all human life in every stage and circumstance. We entrust all ...
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Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to resist renewed conflict by upholding international law, multilateral cooperation and respect for ...
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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Peter J. Byrne, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of New ...
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An Invitation to Ecological Conversion for U.S. Catholics

"For from the greatness and the beauty of created things their original author, by analogy, is seen." - Wisdom 13:5 A Call to Conversion We enter this season of Lent recognizing the yearnings of our ...
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U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy

The USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills. August 18, 2026 WASHINGTON - The U.S Conference ...