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Commentary — The heart of the matter

By Michael R. Heinlein, OSV News On June 11, the United States bishops undertook the long-anticipated consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart...

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With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church’s mission at spring assembly

By Peter Jesserer Smith , OSV News (OSV News) — At their spring assembly in Orlando, Florida, the U.S. bishops focused on strengthening the...

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Local liturgy asks the Sacred Heart of Jesus to heal nation’s wounds

A small but prayerful crowd gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption June 11 to join the bishops of the United States in consecrating...

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US bishops urge action as housing crunch turns to crisis for families across the country

By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News In recent years, the U.S. housing crunch has turned into a housing crisis, particularly among economically vulnerable Americans, with...

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Bishop Ricard, first Black bishop to serve as Baltimore auxiliary and cousin of Archbishop Fabre, dies at 86

By Barb Fraze, Catholic Review/OSV News Retired Bishop John H. Ricard, the first Black bishop to be an auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Baltimore...

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US bishops end lawsuit against Trump administration over refugee resettlement

By Gina Christian , OSV News (OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has ended its lawsuit against the Trump administration over...

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2026-03-01T13:15:59-05:00February 27th, 2026|lawsuit, National/World News, refugee resettlement, Trump administration, usccb|

Local Catholics gather to pray for peace and hope amid violence

During a quiet, meditative Holy Hour for Peace at Holy Family Church Feb. 6, a congregation of more than 150 people prayed for peace...

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Pastoral Invitation for Reflection from Archbishop Broglio

(OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

WASHINGTON – On the fifth anniversary of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released an invitation for reflection.

Encouraging every American to reflect on the value of every human life and to see Christ in every person, including in those who hold differing thoughts, he challenged: “Each of us should […]

2025-10-01T13:18:16-04:00October 1st, 2025|Catholic News, National/World News, usccb|

AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say

WASHINGTON —The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also...

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2025-06-11T12:55:14-04:00June 10th, 2025|AI, artificial intelligence, Congress, National/World News, usccb|

Bishops defend Catholic Charities work with migrants, refugees as obedience to Jesus

By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News The numbers alone are impressive: 16 million people and 28 million meals served; services supporting strong families for 500,000...

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