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Parents of Washington archdiocese schoolchildren urge end to mandatory masking
Parents of children enrolled in Archdiocese of Washington schools have begun a campaign to urge the archdiocese to align mask... Read more
Was it legal? Pro-abortion light projection on Catholic basilica part of debated trend
A pro-abortion rights group drew wide condemnation from Catholics, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, for projecting pro-choice slogans on... Read more
Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group's 'antics' at basilica on eve of March for Life
Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade... Read more
Man attacks DC basilica's Our Lady of Fatima statue by cutting off hands, hammering face
Security-camera footage shows a man attacking a statue of Our Lady of Fatima by cutting off her hands and hammering... Read more
Vatican diplomat warns US leaders not to use God for selfish ends
A leading Vatican diplomat on Sunday exhorted U.S. government officials and justices to not use God for their own selfish... Read more
Cardinal Gregory: Biden ‘not demonstrating Catholic teaching’ on when life begins
The Archbishop of Washington on Wednesday clarified the Church’s teaching on when life begins, after Catholic President Joe Biden last... Read more
Updated: Catholics ask Cardinal Gregory to reconsider cancelation of Tridentine Mass at National Shrine
The organizers of an Aug. 14 Tridentine Mass in Washington, D.C. – canceled per new papal restrictions on traditional liturgies... Read more
Cardinal Gregory reportedly withdraws permission for Tridentine Mass at National Shrine
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has reportedly withdrawn permission for a solemn pontifical Mass that was to be offered August... Read more
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not... Read more
One year later: How D.C. Catholic Charities is serving the most vulnerable during COVID-19
A year after the coronavirus pandemic forced closures of businesses and sent the national unemployment rate soaring, Catholic Charities D.C.... Read more
Investigation: Cardinal Wuerl received $2 million in 2020 for ‘ministry activities’
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop emeritus of Washington DC who stepped down in 2018 amid scandal, received over $2 million from... Read more
Cardinal Gregory calls for prayer and peace after unrest at US Capitol
The Archbishop of Washington has condemned the incursion into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday by pro-Trump protesters. Read more
DC archdiocese sues over Christmas Mass restrictions
The Archdiocese of Washington is suing the District of Columbia over restrictions on public worship during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more
DC YouTube priest named bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts
Pope Francis Wednesday appointed Fr. William “Bill” D. Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and the presenter of a... Read more
Maryland Catholic schools can reopen after governor overrides county
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an emergency order on August 3, ensuring non-public schools, including Catholic schools, can make their own... Read more
Catholic Charities serves families facing food insecurity in DC
In the shadow of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of... Read more
Supreme Court takes pass on Washington archdiocese bus case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Archdiocese of Washington’s appeal to place religious ads on public transit... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington ‘directs’ National Shrine to suspend public Mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception announced Friday afternoon it will suspend the public celebration of... Read more
'The doors of America's Church are open': National Shrine keeps public Masses after DC shutdown
The shrine is maintaining its public ministry schedule despite the Archdiocese of Washington announcing Thursday that public Mass will be... Read more
McCarrick was a 'devourer of souls,' former priest secretary tells parish
A priest who was the personal secretary of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick said he is sickened by manipulative fundraising tactics... Read more
