From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
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‘The Cabrini Pledge’ Calls Faithful To Be Keepers of Hope for Migrants and Refugees
At the start of National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration invited the faithful to join “The Cabrini Pledge” and be guardians of hope for migrants and refugees.
‘Healing and Hope’ Initiative Tackles Mental Illness Crisis at Local Level, Say U.S. Bishops
The nation’s Catholic bishops have launched a new effort to more closely engage the faithful in addressing the issue of mental health, particularly at the local level.
USCCB Thanks Trump Administration For Revoking Biden-Era Abortion Rule
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has thanked the Trump administration for its recent decision to revoke a Biden-era rule that qualified veterans to receive abortions under their medical package.
US Bishops’ President Calls for Special Collection for Catholic Aid Groups in Gaza
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a special collection to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues to grind on.
New Migration Provisions in the Landmark ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains at least 30 provisions related to migration, including funding for border security enhancements and other measures.
Trump Administration Moves To Reinstate VA Health Policy Fully Excluding Abortion
The Trump administration said Aug. 1 it would revoke its predecessor’s policy rule that included abortion as a covered health benefit for veterans and their dependents, and return to a policy of fully excluding abortion and abortion-counseling.
Peace, Nuclear Disarmament Begin in the Heart, Says Head of USCCB
Peace and nuclear disarmament begin in the heart, said the head of the nation’s Catholic bishops.
Catholic Church Holds Firm on Not Taking Stand on Political Candidates, Despite Possible IRS Shift
The Catholic Church maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates, following a recent court case in which a long-standing federal ban against such activity appeared to have been partly relaxed.
President Trump Signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Into Law July 4
President Donald Trump signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the White House.