Most U.S. Catholic bishops are generally conservative on social issues.
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Describes the overall ideological tendency of the U.S. Catholic episcopate on social issues.
Some U.S. Catholic bishops place particular emphasis on opposing abortion and on opposing LGBTQ+ rights.
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Variation within the U.S. bishops' conservative stance, with certain bishops prioritizing specific social issues.