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Surveillance footage shows a man hammering at the Our Lady of Fatima statue located outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2021.

Video shows attack on Blessed Mother statue outside National Basilica

Dec 9, 2021

By Katie Yoder

Police have released surveillance camera footage of a man defacing a statue of Our Lady of Fatima outside the Basilica... Read more

A pieta painting, "Moma" by Kelly Latimore, has been displayed outside the law school chapel at The Catholic University of America since February 2021. It was stolen Nov. 23, 2021, and soon replaced.

Replace 'George Floyd' Christ with 'uncontroversial' art, Catholic University student government says

Dec 9, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

An image portraying the Virgin Mary and Jesus as Black in a way that some critics said politicized religion to... Read more

A pieta painting, "Mama," by artist Kelly Latimore, has been displayed outside the law school chapel at The Catholic University of America since February 2021. It was stolen on Nov. 23, 2021.

Painting at center of George Floyd controversy stolen from Catholic University

Nov 24, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

A pieta painting displayed at The Catholic University of America’s law school that some see as depicting George Floyd in... Read more

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Catholic University of America: Unintentional abortion coverage for students wasn't used

Nov 22, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Although it has acknowledged that its student health plan unintentionally covered certain abortion services for the past three years, The... Read more

The Catholic University of America, June 1, 2018.

Catholic University says it wasn't aware student health plan covered abortion

Nov 19, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

The Catholic University of America has acknowledged that its student health care plan has included coverage for certain abortion services... Read more

Dr. John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America, discusses religious freedom at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 16, 2013

Catholic University president says he will step down next year

Sep 22, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will be stepping down from his role as... Read more

Professors and students stand in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at The Catholic University of America's campus, to begin building truss number six of Notre Dame Cathedral in France.

A ‘true living medieval experience’: Catholic University students replicate Notre Dame cathedral architecture

Jul 28, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Students and professors at the Catholic University of America (CUA) are building a full-scale truss replicating that which was destroyed... Read more

The Catholic University of America announces research grant from NASA

Jul 14, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Catholic University of America announced this week that it has received a $64.1 million research grant from NASA to... Read more

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Catholic University receives $20 million donation for nursing school 

May 6, 2021

The Catholic University of America has received a $20 million donation to assist 160 nursing students at its nursing school... Read more

Catholic University of America Head Football Coach Mike Gutelius with the Catholic University Cardinals. Credit: Catholic University football team.

Cardinal virtues set the Catholic University Cardinals apart

May 6, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

College football is an intense competition that challenges young men to push their abilities to the limits. Catholic University of... Read more

Catholic Law to start program on Catholicism and the Constitution

Apr 29, 2021

The Catholic University of America’s law school will create a three-year program to study the compatibility of the U.S. Constitution... Read more

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Catholic University of America to reopen fully in Fall 2021

Mar 12, 2021

The Catholic University of America has announced a return to full-time, in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester, saying that... Read more

An exhibit at the Special Collections Department at the Catholic University of America.

A history of anti-Catholicism: Telling the story of the Church in America

Oct 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

From political smears against Al Smith, to the papers of a Massachusetts convent torched by mobs, the Catholic University of America's Special Collections... Read more

'Crisis' podcast seeks to help clergy, laity understand abuse scandals 

Sep 15, 2020

By Perry West

A new podcast launched this month out of The Catholic University of America seeks to help laity and clergy better... Read more

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Catholic University mourns student slain in NJ shooting

Jul 20, 2020

A gunman shot and killed the son of a federal judge— a rising junior at the Catholic University of America... Read more

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Catholic colleges work together to help students hit by closure

May 28, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Two Catholic universities have struck up a plan to help students complete their degrees after one of the schools announced... Read more

Catholic university stages a 'digital play' amid quarantine

Apr 29, 2020

By Perry West

While the coronavirus has shut down universities and artistic events, the drama department of a Catholic university performed a play... Read more

Chen Guanchen, Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Catholic University’s Institute for Policy Research.

Chinese Communist Party 'is the most serious virus of all,' human rights activist says

Apr 24, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Chinese Communist Party covered up the spread of the coronavirus in the country, suppressing the real rate of infection and... Read more

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America. Courtesy photo.

Catholic University provost named to National Science Board

Apr 21, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to... Read more

Prof. Venigalla Rao.

Catholic University makes vaccine work free for coronavirus research

Apr 2, 2020

By Matt Hadro

An expert research professor on vaccines at the Catholic University of America is working with the university to make his... Read more