News Release (USCCB): Cardinal O’Malley and Archbishop Wenski Welcome Supreme Court Decision To Review Protocols for Use of Lethal Injection

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2015)—The chairs of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development and Committee on Pro-life Activities welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s January 23 announcement that it would review the drug protocols of lethal injection executions in … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Cardinal O’Malley Welcomes House Passage of ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’

USCCB Pro-Life Activities chair says House took ‘decisive step’ toward respect for unborn human life ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion’ policy reflects will of the people, says Cardinal Disclosure policy lets Americans ‘choose health coverage that reflects their values’ WASHINGTON, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): February 8 is the First International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2015)—The feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, February 8, has been designated as the first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Last year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration … Continue reading →

News Release (JRLC): State’s Surplus Perfect Opportunity to Fund Child Care, Early Education

St. Paul, MN (December 4, 2014): A broad coalition of Minnesota religious groups says that funding for child care and early education should be a high priority and receive increased funding in the 2015 legislative session.

News Release (USCCB): Pope Francis Announces 2015 Visit to Philadelphia for World Meeting of Families; USCCB President Says Papal Visit Will Be ‘Joyful Moment’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2014)—The visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families will be a “joyful moment,” said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic … Continue reading →

News Release (Catholic Rural Life and UST): Top Vatican Official to Lead U.S. Symposium on Faith and Farming

For immediate release Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is drafting a papal encyclical on the environment, will participate in the Nov. 5 to 7 event. St. Paul, Minn. (October 7, 2014)–One of world’s leading Catholic officials will bring Pope Francis’ message … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): USCCB General Counsel Submits Comments on Latest Version of HHS Contraceptive Mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 8, 2014)—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments October 8 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and two other federal agencies on the Obama administration’s latest version of “Rules on Coverage … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Cardinal O’Malley: Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Abortion Coverage

Investigative agency finds over a thousand health plans covering abortion on demand Promised “separation” of abortion funds from tax dollars not implemented Abortion-related abuses under Affordable Care Act require corrective action WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2014)—A new report from the … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Archbishop Kurtz to President Obama: Plight of Religious Minorities in Iraq Requires Increased Support

USCCB President thanks Obama for aid, protection already provided Repeats call of Pope Francis for international community to help Notes U.S. dioceses have set aside August 17 as day of prayer for Iraq WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2014)—Archbishop Joseph E. … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): 2014 Labor Day Statement Focuses on Unemployment Among Young People

Archbishop Wenski reiterates Pope Francis’ call for an inclusive economy Says college debt, lack of stable jobs keeping young people from starting families Calls for increased solidarity, more and better jobs, immigration reform WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2014)—The high unemployment … Continue reading →

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