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Will turnover of aging bishops signal changes in U.S. Church?

By Russell Shaw. Some recent media analysis misses the point, which is broader than clerical abuse fallout and rise of Hispanic representation in hierarchy

Who's violating whose religious liberty rights?

By Brian Fraga. U.S. bishops have sounded the alarm about religious rights violations. But opponents push back

'When I was a stranger, you welcomed me'

Openers by John Norton

What to expect in the U.S. economy's recovery

John Norton Banker-author who predicted meltdown foresees two-year 'nasty recession' and 'tidal shift' in U.S. economic policy

Welcoming the Roman Missal, Third Edition

With the introduction of the new Roman Missal the order and structure of the Mass will not change. Catholics can expect some changes in the wording of prayers and responses beginning at Advent next year.

USCCB negotiates pitfalls of coalition memberships

By Russell Shaw. Pro-life activists cry foul over some alliances with pro-choice, pro-same-sex-marriage groups

U.S. Catholic Church split over health care

By Russell Shaw. This year, the health care debate. Last year, the president at Notre Dame. Do the bishops count?

U.S. bishops, fact-checkers contradict Obama's health reform claims on abortion

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Spokesman urges lawmakers to eliminate proposed 'radical change' to policy that bars federal funding of abortions

U.S. bishops vow to be ‘vigilant and involved’

By Russell Shaw. At annual fall meeting, prelates approve last of new Mass texts, and launch marriage and reproductive technology initiatives

U.S. bishops set sights on immigration reform

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. New campaign calls upon Catholic community to become educated, involved in lobbying Congress

U.S. bishops overhaul controversial program

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. New safeguards to grant-making process in anti-poverty effort, which receives renewed commitment

U.S. bishops list nine top priorities for legislature

By OSV staff. Letter to Congress emphasizes human dignity and need for just economic policies, immigration laws

Robert P. Lockwood: Sex abuse not just 'a Catholic problem'

Until U.S. society acknowledges that it is not just ‘a Catholic problem,’ victims’ suffering will persist. Subscription required

Resources for Implementing the New Roman Missal

By Mark G. Boyer. As we head into implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, various publishers are providing resources to assist in this catechetical process.

Prelates warn Obama not to push abortion bills

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Divided bishops avoid the question of Communion for pro-choice Catholic politicians

Philadelphia clergy sex abuse scandal raises national questions

By Brian Fraga. Is the U.S. bishops’ Dallas Charter on clerical sex abuse working like it is supposed to? Doubts surface

Openers: We cannot leave the job just to ‘fat, balding Irish bishops’

By John Norton. The importance of Catholic laity taking an active role in the public square

New numbers show big slowdown in U.S. abuse claims

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. We can be heartened that there's marked improvement after years of darkness

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about Affordable Care Act, political civility, religious liberty, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen.

Ideological blindness of health care debate

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. We’re left with some awful ironies in the health care reform debate.

Hurricane adds to suffering in earthquake-ravaged Haiti

This article has free access for all visitors. By Tom Tracy. Nearly a year after a devastating earthquake, millions still live in tent cities amid cholera outbreak

Election results missing from bishops' public meeting agenda

By Russell Shaw. That doesn’t mean Church’s political concerns won’t come up in opening speech and behind closed doors.

Editorial: Time for taking stock

The Church needs to set an example of civil discourse in its own house if it hopes to win the hearts and minds of its own fractious flock as well as the respect of society as a whole.

Editorial: Awaken consciences

Catholics need not only to unite but also to build a broad coalition of support, including in public opinion — an especially powerful force during an election year.

Column: Hospital's dangerous precedent

By Leonard J. Nelson lll. Hospital’s defiance of bishop over morality of procedures sets stage for more secularization.

Clerical sex abuse victim tells why he reconciles with Church after eight decades

By Michelle Martin. After more than eight decades, he says ‘the healing process has begun’

CHA affirms bishops' role in health care rules

By Scott Alessi. Leaders of health association, bishops’ conference attempt to show united front after dispute, but uncertainty remains about future

Catholics: Bring undocumented out of shadows

By J. Kevin Appleby. U.S. bishops' immigration expert explains factors behind Church's assistance to migrants

Catholic resources for Respect Life Sunday

Openers by John Norton

Catholic lethargy in public square

By Russell Shaw. Why don’t Catholics read or even know about important Church documents?Any solution means overcoming indifference and lack of effort to know more

Bishops ponder governance, better ties with the faithful

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Hundreds of bishops from across the country are meeting in full session to discuss and vote on a variety of topics

Bishop answers readers' tough questions about immigration

This article has free access for all visitors. By Bishop John C. Wester. U.S. bishops advocate mending broken system and improving economic development in poor countries

Back to our Roots

By William Ditewig. To provide an official presence of the Church in areas of secular life

Adult catechism makes faith accessible to average

Various Church groups and laypeople can use the new text to better understand the Faith. By Carlos Briceno.

Abortion battleground in health care reform

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Though longtime advocates of health reform, bishops find moral deficiencies in legislation

(un)Common good

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The U.S. bishops are challenging the consciences of all Americans.