At the request of the Vatican, the U.S. bishops postponed a vote on a set of proposals aimed at holding themselves accountable over sexual abuse.

The U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.

The Vatican has asked them to delay the vote until after a February meeting in Rome with the heads of bishops conferences from around the world to discuss sexual abuse.

The list will be released on Dec. 7 and the province will conduct an external review of its files to ensure it is complete.

Many ballot measures supported by Catholic leaders saw success in the Midterms.

“I just want people to know the candidates as they really are, to know the pros and cons of all the issues, to make intelligent choices and not just simply vote this party or that party.”

Deacon Paul Snyder will tell his story on “60 Minutes” this Sunday.

Vatican official says people must not succumb to fear mongering and realize that the challenge of migration today is solvable—but only if there is political will.

“We take people where they are, walking with them, moving forward,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said.

Cardinal Souraphiel highlighted the role globalization plays in connecting young people in unjust ways.