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Daily Readings
USCCB Daily Readings from the New American Bible Revised Edition
- Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs October 19, 2026Readings for the Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 Ephesians 2:1-10 Brothers and sisters:You were dead in your transgressions and sinsin which you once lived following the age of this world,following the ruler of the power of the air,the […]USCCB
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News from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Pope grateful for people's prayers, intends to resume duties 'gradually' October 18, 2026VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During his first full day back at the Vatican after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanked everyone who prayed for him and said he would "gradually" resume his duties."I would like to thank everyone who has prayed for me these past few days. I have truly felt your support. Thank […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after lung cancer surgery October 17, 2026ROME (CNS) -- Just four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV has left Rome's Gemelli hospital Oct. 17, days ahead of initial projections, and return to the Vatican in time for his Sunday Angelus prayer.Doctors cleared the pope for discharge after reviewing blood tests, a chest X-ray and his overall clinical […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Members and Consultants for U.S. Bishops’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Announced October 16, 2026WASHINGTON – The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently established the bishops’ Task Force on Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Bishop Oscar Cantù of San José was appointed as its chairman who is joined by seven bishop members and three consultants. Bishop Members of the Task Force:Most Reverend […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says October 16, 2026ROME (CNS) -- "The clock is ticking" for more than 100,000 Ukrainians whose temporary protections allowing them to live and work in the United States are set to expire Oct. 19, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia said.Without a policy change, people who relied on just temporary measures, including the Uniting for […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
- For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, Says Archbishop Coakley October 14, 2026WASHINGTON – “For citizens in a representative democracy such as our own, participation in public life—including voting—is both a right and a responsibility,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a message leading up to Election Day in the United States on Tuesday, November 3. Archbishop Coakley’s full message […]PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
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