The United States has removed itself from another international dialogue aimed at tackling a complex international challenge—migration.

"Congress should advance a final tax reform bill only if it meets the key moral considerations outlined in our previous letters," Bishop Dewane said.

The funding is at peril in the proposed federal budget.

From the Old Testament to Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si’,” Catholicism has recognized and treasured mankind’s intimate relationship with the earth and all the life that calls it home.

Catholic leaders have been vocal in their support for the Dream Act. The question is whether strongly worded statements from the U.S. bishops and others will be enough to shake Congress into action.

Bishop Coyne urged the retention of the current open internet policies in the wake of a FCC draft proposal that would repeal those protections.