Leaders within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops encourage all Catholic leaders to read and study Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Christus Vivit” (“Christ Lives”) and the pertinent documents of the synod.
USCCB leaders say apostolic exhortation a call to invest in young people
Church plans third-party abuse reporting system, code of conduct
Pledging to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us,” the U.S. bishops’ Administrative Committee Sept. 19 outlined actions to address the abuse crisis, including approving the establishment of a third-party confidential reporting system for claims of any abuse by bishops.
USCCB launches new mobile-responsive ForYourMarriage.org website
On the first day of National Marriage Week Feb. 7-14, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the launch of a new mobile-responsive ForYourMarriage.org website.
Natural disasters prompt church to raise millions for aid, recovery
In Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, California and Mexico City, recovery was slow and deep pain remained from a string of natural disasters as 2017 ended.
Lawmakers’ action on guns less swift and sure than the president’s
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When President Barack Obama unveiled a series of executive orders Jan. 5 intended to make a dent in gun violence in the United […]