When Ottawa legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, CanadaöÏÓãÊÓƵapp bishops were dubious about claims the new law would sharply reduce youth pot consumption or eliminate the black market.

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona's Catholic bishops said they oppose an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state because it is harmful to children and families.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines urged state lawmakers to pass legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.