Catholic leaders have released statements responding to the death of Mr. George Floyd and the justified outrage expressed around the country.

Message from Bishop Parkes on the Death of George Floyd
Pope Francis’ Statement on the Death of George Floyd: English | Spanish
Statement of U.S. Bishops on George Floyd and Protests in American Cities: English | Spanish
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairman in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests | Watch Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, share the statement of the committee chairmen.

Find statements from Catholic leaders from across the United States below.

Statement Regarding the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis – Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis, May 27, 2020
Racism & the Disregard for Human Life – Bishop Shelton Fabre, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, May 29, 2020
Statement of Daniel Cardinal DiNardo – Death of George Floyd – Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archdiocese of Galveston-House, May 29, 2020
Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Statement on George Floyd – May 29, 2020
Statement on the death of George Floyd – Bishop Gerald Barnes, Diocese of San Bernardino, May 29, 2020
Bishop Edward J. Burns calls for prayers for George Floyd and our country – Bishop Burns, Diocese of Dallas, May 29, 2020
Bishop Guillory’s Message on a More Just Society – Bishop Curtis Guillory, Diocese of Beaumont, May 29, 2020
A Call to Address Racism in our Hearts and Community – Archbishop Etienne, Archdiocese of Seattle, May 29, 2020
Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge regarding the death of George Floyd – Bishop Michael Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington, May 30, 2020
Bishop Knestout Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Unrest in Richmond – Bishop Barry Knestout, Diocese of Richmond, May 30, 2020
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement on the killing of George Floyd – Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Archdiocese of Boston, May 30, 2020
Letter from Archbishop Vigneron Regarding the Death of George Floyd – Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Archdiocese of Detroit, May 30, 2020
Bishop Barber statement on deaths of George Floyd and Protective Service Officer – Bishop Michael Barber, Diocese of Oakland, May 30, 2020 
Statement from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson in Wake of Death of George Floyd – Archbishop Thompson, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, May 30, 2020 
Statement from Bishop Malooly on the killing of George Floyd and aftermath – Bishop Francis Malooly, Diocese of Wilmington, May 30, 2020 
Statement from Archbishop Samuel Aquila on the Death of George Floyd – Archbishop Aquila, Archdiocese of Denver, May 30, 2020 
Archbishop Hartmayer releases statement in wake of racial violence, protests – Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, Archdiocese of Atlanta, May 30, 2020 
Statement on George Floyd – Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, Diocese of Austin, May 31, 2020 
A Statement from Archbishop Aymond on the Death of George Floyd – Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans, May 31, 2020 
Archbishop Gregory’s statement on death of George Floyd and the aftermath of the nationwide protests – Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Archdiocese of Washington, May 31, 2020 
Archbishop Nelson Perez Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Racial & Social Injustice – Archbishop Nelson Perez, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, May 31, 2020 
Commission of Religious Leaders Statement on the Death of George Floyd – co-signed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archdiocese of New York, May 31, 2020 
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath – Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago, May 31, 2020 
LISTEN TO LIFT OTHERS UP IN LOVE – Bishop William Joensen, Diocese of Des Moines, May 31, 2020 
Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone regarding the death of George Floyd and rioting in our communities – Bishop Guglielmone, Diocese of Charleston, May 31, 2020 
Statement of the Josephite Society on the Killing of George Floyd – Josephite Society, June 1, 2020
Finding Grace Within Our Republic Of Suffering: A Statement by Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego – Bishop Robert McElroy, Diocese of San Diego, June 1, 2020 
Bishop Jaime Soto Calls for Prayer in Wake of George Floyd Death and Civil Unrest – Bishop Jaime Soto, Diocese of Sacramento, June 1, 2020 
Bishop Cantú Speaks on the Death of George Floyd – Bishop Oscar Cantú, Diocese of San Jose, June 1, 2020 
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Offers Prayers for George Floyd and All Working to end Racial Injustice; Calls for Faithful to ‘Make’ Peace through Understanding, Forgiveness, and Friendship – Archbishop Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, June 1, 2020 
Bishop Caggiano Statement: “We Cannot Stand Silent Before Any Form Of Hatred” – Bishop Frank Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport, June 1, 2020
Archbishop Lori: Holy Spirit should shake out complacency over racism – Archbishop William Lori, Archdiocese of Baltimore, June 1, 2020
Archbishop marks Day of Mourning for COVID-19 victims, condemns evil of racism – Archbishop Jackels, Archdiocese of Dubuque, June 1, 2020 
Let Us Unite in Prayer for Peace – Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, June 1, 2020
Health Update On Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. (Statement within) – Bishop George Murry, S.J., Diocese of Youngstown, June 1, 2020 
Demand Justice -Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Diocese of Albany, June 2, 2020 
A Call for Unity and Dialogue – Bishop Baker and Bishop Racia, Diocese of Birmingham, June 2, 2020 
Reflection on George Floyd – Bishop Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Statement of the Bishops of the United States Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests -Bishop Edward Braxton, Diocese of Belleville, June 2, 2020