“Pope Francis’ statements...were a source of great pain for survivors of sexual abuse,” Cardinal O’Malley said in a statement released Jan. 20.

“The degradation of the environment...cannot be separated from the moral degradation of our communities.”

The U.S. bishops had an unusually busy year issuing positive and negative statements about the new president, but some hoped for more decisive action against his policies.

Transgender patients “need to know they are welcome and they will not be looked down upon” if they come to Catholic institutions seeking treatment, says Sister Carol Keehan.

Some students had reservations about politicians whose pro-life commitment was too narrow.

President Trump’s video appearance at the march culminates a year of pro-life appointments and administrative actions to limit abortions.