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Smoke billows skyward as homes and buildings are shelled June 9, 2012 in the city of Homs, Syria.

Pope sending Cardinal Dolan on peace mission to Syria

Oct 17, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York will be part of a papal delegation to Syria that will voice “fraternal solidarity”... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Synod on Evangelization, Oct. 10, 2012.

Call to New Evangelization is universal, Cardinal Dolan says

Oct 15, 2012

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said at an Oct. 15 press briefing for the ongoing Synod for New Evangelization that all... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan speaks at a press conference during the 2012 Spring Assembly for the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference.

Cardinal Dolan sees hope and promise for US evangelism

Oct 12, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York addressed the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization at the Vatican on Oct.... Read more

A screenshot of the Synod of Bishops for the New Evangelization being held at the Vatican.

Cardinal Dolan: Confession is the sacrament of New Evangelization

Oct 9, 2012

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York told the synod of bishops gathered at the Vatican that “the primary sacrament of... Read more

Homeless shelter at lunch time (File Photo).

NY bishops say government, private charities should ease poverty

Oct 3, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Church leaders in New York called for continued efforts by both government and private charities to address high levels of... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan greets the press in Rome in March 2012.

Cardinal Dolan and Stephen Colbert talk faith at Fordham

Sep 19, 2012

Fordham University students were treated to a rare opportunity last week when they packed an auditorium to hear Cardinal Timothy... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks to the press at the North American College in Rome.

Cardinal Dolan says religious freedom means leaving faith alone

Sep 13, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Religious freedom in the United States has historically been understood as allowing religion to “flourish unfettered from government intrusion,” said... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan gives the closing prayer at the 2012 DNC Democratic National Convention.

Cardinal Dolan prays for life, religious liberty at DNC

Sep 7, 2012

Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s final benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night called for blessings on the delegates, asked... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan gives the closing benediction during the 2012 Republican National Convention on Aug. 30, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.

Government's purpose is to serve citizens, Cardinal Dolan says

Sep 1, 2012

Those seeking public office should remember the primary goal of government is to serve its citizens, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Knights encouraged by Cardinal Dolan backing civility pledge

Aug 29, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The Knights of Columbus are “very encouraged” by Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s request that U.S. presidential and vice presidential candidates sign... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers a homily at the 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid.

Democrats join Republicans in booking Cardinal Dolan for final prayer

Aug 28, 2012

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has accepted an invitation to offer the closing prayer at the upcoming Democratic... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall after the consistory, Feb. 18, 2012.

Cardinal Dolan to give benediction at Republican convention

Aug 22, 2012

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, head of the U.S. Catholic bishops' conference, has been invited to offer the... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan.

Cardinal Dolan: Obama invite is not an award or platform

Aug 15, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York defended his decision to invite President Barack Obama to a traditional fundraising dinner... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York smiles during his keynote address.

Cardinal Dolan: strong marriages critical for healthy society

Aug 8, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called for renewed efforts to build strong marriages, which he said serve as... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan speaks at the 2012 spring general assembly of the U.S. bishops' conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Cardinal Dolan sees US as 'mission territory'

Jul 17, 2012

The U.S. and other Western nations are “mission territory” for the Catholic Church in modern times, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more

Cardinal Dolan contrasts true freedom, 'culture of death' in new eBook

Jun 19, 2012

Society faces a choice between true human dignity, and a false concept of freedom culminating in the “culture of death,”... Read more

President Obama and HHS Secretary Sebelius at the press conference on Preventive Health Services and Religious Institutions.

Forty-three Catholic organizations file lawsuits against HHS mandate

May 21, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Forty-three Catholic dioceses and organizations across the country have announced religious liberty lawsuits against the federal government to challenge the... Read more

Cardinal Dolan's arrival on Twitter draws thousands

May 17, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York debuted on Twitter last week, adapting his engaging, humorous style to the popular microblogging... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the May 12, 2012 commencement address at the Catholic University of America.

Cardinal Dolan charges graduates to live out sacrificial love

May 15, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged new college graduates to... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

Cardinal Dolan: Obama's 'gay marriage' support undermines society

May 10, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is charging President Barack Obama with undermining the “very cornerstone of society” by supporting “gay marriage.”  Read more