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USCCB Daily Readings from the New American Bible Revised Edition
- Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles October 28, 2026Reading 1 Ephesians 2:19-22 Brothers and sisters: You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. Through him the whole structure is held together and […]USCCB
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News from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Across the Country, Pregnancy Help Centers Offer Life-Affirming Support To Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need October 27, 2026WASHINGTON - Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. In celebrating their witness to life, and in observance of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, November 9-13, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Archbishop Gomez To Be Recognized for His Leadership in Hispanic/Latino Ministry With 2026 Encuentros Award October 23, 2026WASHINGTON - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles as the recipient of the Encuentros Award. This prestigious distinction recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Catholic Church in the United States. The announcement was made by […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Pope Leo's lung cancer was localized, no further treatment needed, Vatican says October 22, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced Oct. 22.Final examinations of tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed that the cancer was localized lung adenocarcinoma, and an oncological evaluation determined that no additional therapy was necessary, according to a Vatican communique.Despite the positive medical findings, doctors […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery October 21, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses.The pope, who returned to the Vatican Oct. 17 after four days in Rome's Gemelli hospital, said […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Human Dignity Remains at the Heart of Defending Religious Freedom October 21, 2026WASHINGTON – On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. “As Catholics, the Spirit of Truth, who dwells in human hearts, compels us to build a digital culture that respects the innate human search for truth and freedom,” said Archbishop Alexander […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
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