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The them of this year's New York Encounter — “Who Am I That You Care for Me?” — is drawn from Psalm 8 and is meant to speak to the widespread longing for belonging that cannot be met by models of “diversity, equity and inclusion” nor technological solutions like social-media influencers or the metaverse.

New York Encounter kicks off this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

Feb 16, 2023

The New York Encounter is an annual cultural event that focuses on the elements of truth, beauty, and goodness in... Read more

The golden-horned female statue titled “NOW” was made by Pakistani-born artist Shahzia Sikander.

How the ‘satanic’ New York City courthouse statue is all about abortion

Jan 28, 2023

By Peter Pinedo, Zelda Caldwell

The artist created the statue as a homage to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a lament over the... Read more

St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo

New York State to assume some oversight of Buffalo Diocese after sex abuse settlement

Oct 26, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The Diocese of Buffalo has settled a two-year-old lawsuit with New York Attorney General Letitia James over charges that it... Read more

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New York judge paves way for recognition of ‘multi-person relationships’ 

Oct 10, 2022

By CNA Staff

The judge wrote that the legal protection of same-sex relationships shouldn’t be limited to two people. Read more

Former President Donald Trump, former First Lady Melania Trump, Barron Trump, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and other relatives stand outside of St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church after the funeral services of Ivana Trump in New York, on July 20, 2022.

Ivana Trump receives traditional Catholic burial following funeral

Jul 22, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

The late Ivana Trump, a Catholic, received a traditional Catholic burial following her funeral on Wednesday. Read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

NY AG asks Google to remove pregnancy centers from ‘abortion’ search results

Jul 1, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The state argues that pregnancy clinics that don't provide abortion aren't "legitimate" health care providers. Read more

CompassCare, a pro-life pregnancy center near Buffalo, New York, was heavily damaged by fire and spray-painted with pro-abortion graffiti on June 7, 2022.

Firebombed NY pregnancy center facing investigation — for not offering abortion services

Jun 20, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

“It's absolutely ironic and crazy," the clinic's CEO says of Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent action. Read more

Bishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat.

NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops

Jan 25, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Bishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat launched a podcast series called “Sainthood in the City” in 2021. Read more

Aug. 11, 2021: Then-Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul addresses people of New York at the state capitol building in Albany

NY governor vows to help Texas women have abortions in her state

Sep 16, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday said that if women in Texas are seeking an abortion, she will help... Read more

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Judge temporarily blocks New York vaccine mandate, lacking religious exemption, for medical workers

Sep 14, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A federal court on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against a New York state COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which disallowed... Read more

Pope Francis makes the Sign of the Cross April 18, 2018.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Hurricane Ida

Sep 5, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Hurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall on the U.S. mainland. Read more

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn.

Sex abuse claims against Bishop DiMarzio lack 'semblance of truth', Vatican rules

Sep 1, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Sexual abuse allegations against Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn did not have “the semblance of truth,” the Congregation for the... Read more

Outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York

Andrew Cuomo resignation: Catholic governor’s legacy marred by scandals, abortion, redefining marriage

Aug 10, 2021

By Matt Hadro, Christine Rousselle

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), a Catholic, announced on Tuesday he will resign his office effective Aug. 24 amid... Read more

Protestors with the group New York City for Abortion block Witness for Life prayer walk in Brooklyn

Pro-abortion protesters block NY pro-life procession

Jul 13, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Pro-abortion protestors blocked a pro-life procession in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday morning. Read more

The New York capitol building.

NY bill would allow adult sex abuse victims to sue, beyond statute of limitations

May 28, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Those who were sexually abused as adults would be given a one-year window in which to sue perpetrators and institutions,... Read more

Students in a classroom.

As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening

May 1, 2021

“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signs the Reproductive Health Act during a ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany, Jan. 22, 2019.

Lawsuit over NY abortion law says it could help enable domestic abuse

Jan 12, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the state of New York over its 2019 law legalizing some abortions throughout pregnancy.  Read more

Bishop Richard J. Malone formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. (File Photo/CNA).

Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse

Nov 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn. CNA file photo.

Brooklyn diocese appeals to Supreme Court over COVID church closures

Nov 13, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Diocese of Brooklyn is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in its case against New York’s COVID restrictions on... Read more

Saint Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York.

Judge denies Brooklyn diocese injunction against NY coronavirus restrictions

Oct 19, 2020

A federal court ruled against the Diocese of Brooklyn on Friday in its case against new coronavirus restrictions which impose... Read more