German Bishops Publish Porn?

Mississippi to Vote on Personhood for Unborn Babies

Election Day vote would protect life from moment of conception, but could it threaten long-term efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade?

Bishops Call on Faithful to Oppose Bill That Would Repeal DOMA

The Respect for Marriage Act threatens to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. Legislative debate on the bill will begin in a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting on Nov. 3.

Bishops Urge Senate to Reauthorize Religious-Freedom Commission

'Today the mission of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is more important than ever,' said Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany, N.Y.

Bishop Slattery on Prayer, the Mass and New Vocations

Since being appointed bishop of Tulsa, Okla., 18 years ago, he has seen a dramatic rise in the Hispanic population and a drop in the average age of priests.

Archbishop Naumann on the Indictment of Bishop Finn

Neighboring bishop, a close collaborator, has questions about the prosecution of the case and its treatment by the media.

USCCB to Add Committee on Health Care?

Bishops will vote on the matter at their November meeting.

What the Protect Life Act Means for America

Bill passed the House last week by a vote of 251-172. Bishops' spokeswoman: 'By passing the Protect Life Act, the House has taken an important step toward authentic health-care reform that respects the dignity of all, from conception onward.'

New Ukrainian Prelate Speaks of Hope for Church Unity

Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk discusses his role in fostering ‘unity of action.’

HHS Ends Contract With Church Program for Trafficking Victims, Stressing Need for Contraception

A former director of the HHS trafficking program argues that contraceptives may facilitate coercive prostitution.

China's Population Control Continues

Nation’s economic clout grows in the face of its 1-child policy and persistent religious persecution.

U.S. Bishops and Other Catholic Groups Issue Ad Opposing HHS Mandate

Oct. 11 statement ran in Politico and The Hill in Washington: 'Support access to health care? Protect conscience rights.'

Pope Praises St. Ambrose as Model for Civil Servants

Benedict quoted fourth-century bishop at meeting with Italian politicians Oct. 14: 'The establishment of the civil power comes from God as well, so that he who exercises it is, he also is a minister of God.'

Archbishop Kurtz on Priestly Vocations, the Rosary, Traditional Marriage

Vice president of the U.S. bishops’ conference places heavy responsibility for defense of marriage on Christian couples.

Bishop Zubik: 'The Roman Collar is Not a Bull's Eye'

Pittsburgh’s shepherd defends himself from an accusation of sexual misconduct; district attorney confirms that allegations are not credible

"Darn Tootin'!" Obama Brags on His Thuggish Contraception Policy

Pope Urges European Bishops to Courageously Evangelize

Council of European Bishops’ Conferences annual assembly held.

New Bishops' Committee Responds to Religious Liberty Threats

Archbishop Dolan cites six urgent challenges that have arisen in just three months.

Bishops Speak Out Against HHS Mandate and Urge Faithful to Do Likewise As Deadline Looms

Update: Bishop Conley writes column in opposition. Comments deadline is Sept. 30.

Catholics Called to Action in Bishops' Respect Life Month Letter

Cardinal DiNardo: 'Catholics must not shrink from the obligation to assert the values and principles we hold essential to the common good, beginning with the right to life of every human being and the right of every woman and man to express and live by his or her religious beliefs and well-formed conscience.'