The Wolf In Professor’s Clothing

A philosophy professor at the University of Notre Dame has declared in the New York Times that the bishops no longer decide morality in the Church and that “the immorality of birth control is no longer a teaching of the… Read More

Bishops Get Tough with Obama’s Compromise

After an initial muted reaction to President Obama’s proposed “accommodation,” the leaders of the US bishops’ conference have released a second, stronger statement, declaring that the mandate for contraceptive coverage in health-care programs remains “unacceptable and must be corrected.”

Bishops Renew Call to Legistlative Action on Religious Liberty

Regulatory changes limited and unclear.
Rescission of mandate only complete solution
Rescission of mandate only complete solution

“Love for Jesus and His Church must be the passion of our lives!” says Dolan to USCCB

My brother bishops: it is with that stunningly simple exhortation of Blessed Pope John II that I begin my remarks to you this morning. “Love for Jesus and His Church must be the passion of our lives!” You and I… Read More

Most Americans Want Health Care Reform, Oppose Abortion Coverage

WASHINGTON—A nationwide survey commissioned by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has found widespread public opposition to including abortion in health care reform and majority support for conscience rights protection – views shared by those who favor efforts… Read More

The Bishops, Justice, Health Care and Social Change

Bishop William Murphy’s letter to members of the US House of Representatives endorsing comprehensive health care for every inhabitant of the United States (including illegal immigrants) raises an important question about the involvement of the United States bishops in politics.… Read More

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