News from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Bishop Thomas’ Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision June 22, 2026
  WASHINGTON – In marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Bishop Daniel Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities asks for the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in building a culture of life.“The victory of the Dobbs decision risks […]
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• Deacons Continue to Bring a Spirit of Renewal and Encouragement to the Missionary Ministry of the Church, Says Archbishop Hicks June 22, 2026
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations has released its annual survey, A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025: A Study for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Since 2005, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University has conducted […]
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• Commending the Agreement Between United States and Iran, Bishop Zaidan Expresses Hope for Deeper Dialogue and Peace June 19, 2026
  WASHINGTON - “I commend President Trump and President Pezeshkian for taking the vitally important step of signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran and advancing deeper dialogue for lasting peace in the region,” said Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.   Bishop Zaidan’s statement follows: “I commend President Trump and President Pezeshkian for […]
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• Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel June 17, 2026
  VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Reflecting on his weeklong trip to Spain, Pope Leo XIV said one of his clearest impressions came from the Canary Islands, where migration revealed both the challenges facing Europe and what he described as a Christian path toward a "civilization of love."Speaking at his weekly general audience June 17, the pope […]
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• Criminals preying on migrants should 'repent' before it's too late, pope says in Canary Islands June 12, 2026
  PORTA OF SANTA CRUZ OF TENERIFE, Spain (CNS) -- After hearing the stories of men and women who survived harrowing journeys in unsafe boats and then faced exploitation by their captors, Pope Leo XIV harshly condemned such criminals, and he admonished those who turn a blind eye."For every life lost, every family deceived, every body […]
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