Why did the USCCB pull their Native American pastoral text last month? Turns out some bishops thought its wording could get their dioceses sued…..

A new pastoral document for the pastoral care of indigenous peoples was withdrawn during last month’s meeting of the U.S. bishops, with concern that the document could have created liability issues for the Church among the motivating factors.Why did the USCCB suddenly and mysteriously withdraw a a new Native American pastoral text last month?