US bishops issue rare statement opposing ‘indiscriminate’ mass deportations
The United States Conference of Bishops issued a statement on Wednesday rebuking the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda citing a rise in fear and trepidation across the nation.
New Jersey bishops join Catholic Church rebuke of Trump's 'mass deportation' policies
Newark Cardinal Joseph Tobin and Paterson Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney were among more than 200 bishops to back the statement. Here's what they said.
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In Baltimore, Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them
Meeting in Baltimore, U.S. Catholic bishops elected Paul Coakley, a conservative culture warrior, as their new president.
U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.
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