San Diego's Robert McElroy, who will be elevated to cardinal on Saturday, has been among the most outspoken among U.S. bishops in addressing climate change and environmental justice, and transforming words into actions.
Commentary: Forgiveness is not only an act of an individual but also of the community. As bishop-president of Pax Christi USA and former co-president of Pax Christi International, we urge the release of David Gilbert.
Following a meeting at which a majority voted to advance a divisive document on the Eucharist, the U.S. bishops' conference is seeking to clear up its own mixed messaging and is insisting the document will no longer target Catholic politicians.
Lexington Bishop John Stowe and fired Catholic educator Margie Winters were among speakers at the June 3-5 College Theology Society meeting, which focused on the theme "The Human in a Dehumanizing World."
Just months after the Vatican forbid priests from blessing same-sex unions, Catholic leaders and organizations kicked off Pride month with a blessings service for LGBTQ Catholics.
An online conference May 15 by the nonpartisan Citizens Climate Lobby, which has pushed for years for Congress to put a price on carbon, was aimed at Catholics, whose principles mesh with the lobby's values, organizers said.
Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, Black Catholic leaders say it's a "small start" in both the country and the church's long overdue efforts for racial justice.
A bishop, an archbishop and several Catholic groups and leaders released a letter March 31 with the Human Rights Campaign condemning discrimination and violence against transgender people and affirming their dignity.
Twenty-one priests said in a statement that people of faith have a particular duty to "help, support, and defend" LGBT youth who are at heightened risk of suicide, homelessness, bullying and rejection.
