
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), which provides a nonrefundable Federal tax

Marking September 11 Anniversary
Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers and Encourages Continued Commitment to be Instruments of Peace WASHINGTON – “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our

Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
WASHINGTON – Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter

Call on the U.S. Senate to Protect Our Haitian Neighbors
Haiti is facing a multifaceted humanitarian catastrophe. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the country, and the Federal

Archbishop Coakley’s Response to President Trump’s Social Media Post on Pope Leo XIV
WASHINGTON – Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a brief response to a social media post by President

Bishop Thomas Supports Bill to End FDA Approval of Chemical Abortion Pills
WASHINGTON – “The abortion pill represents an isolating and harmful response to women in need,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference

Bishop-Chairmen Respond to Expanded “Mexico City Policy”
WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. Department of State officially published three rules, significantly expanding the “Mexico City Policy,” which historically limited certain federal funds

Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States
WASHINGTON – “There is simply no realistic opportunity for the safe and orderly return of people to Haiti at this time,” said Bishop Brendan J.

“9 Days for Life” To Unite Hundreds of Thousands in Prayer for the Protection of Life
WASHINGTON – Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Friday, January 16. In the Catholic Church,

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message

Refugee Resettlement Must Remain a Safe and Secure Legal Pathway, Says Bishop Seitz
WASHINGTON – “With the Administration signaling a severely limited continuation of this historically bipartisan program, we urge due consideration for all those who have long