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New app aims to help young Catholics build community
The app, called Koin, is named after the Greek word Koinonia, which means “Christian communion.” Users will be able to... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington opposes local bill to legalize prostitution
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was one of many organizations that testified Thursday during a hearing on a bill to... Read more
No answers from Washington archdiocese about McCarrick’s money
McCarrick funnelled hundreds of thousands of dollars through what was known as the Archbishop’s Fund, and reportedly made gifts to... Read more
Analysis: In DC, Archbishop Gregory's promise of honesty will define him
Archbishop Wilton Gregory told Washington Catholics Thursday that “the only way I can serve this local archdiocese is by telling... Read more
Pope Francis names Wilton Gregory to follow Wuerl at Washington archdiocese
Pope Francis Thursday named Archbishop Wilton Gregory the Archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Donald Wuerl. Read more
Archbishop Wilton Gregory asked to lead Washington archdiocese
Pope Francis is expected to appoint Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta to serve as the next Archbishop of Washington, multiple... Read more
Basilica confirms Nathan Phillips protest attempted Mass disruption
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has confirmed that protesters led by the Native American activist... Read more
Updated: Nathan Phillips rally protesters attempted to disrupt Mass at DC’s National Shrine
While demonstrators chanted and played ceremonial drums, protesters at a rally led by Nathan Phillips attempted Jan. 19 to enter... Read more
Apostolic nuncio, not Wuerl, will celebrate Mass for Life
Cardinal Donald Wuerl will not celebrate the Jan. 18 Mass for Life, to be held at a youth rally before... Read more
‘Holy Foods Market’ brings customer service to local pantry
Northeast Washington, D.C., has seen rapid gentrification over the past decade. What was once a very poor neighborhood is now... Read more
Capuchin priest arrested in Washington DC
A Capuchin priest was arrested in Washington D.C. Nov. 7 after he was accused of sexually abusing a teenager in... Read more
What kind of archbishop is needed in Washington?
The Archbishop of Washington occupies one of the most prominent posts in the Church in America. But the assignment, usually... Read more
Washington archdiocese releases the names of 28 accused clergy
Just days after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl as Archbishop of Washington, the D.C. archdiocese has... Read more
U.S. bishops hope Wuerl’s resignation is a step toward healing
Several U.S. bishops responding to the official resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. expressed hope Friday that the... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, appoints him interim DC leader
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Friday, while asking the cardinal to continue leading the... Read more
Wuerl to meet with Pope Francis to discuss resignation
The Archbishop of Washington told priests Tuesday that he intends to meet with Pope Francis soon to discuss his resignation... Read more
'Shame on you!' Cardinal Wuerl hears from protester after Sunday Mass
As Cardinal Donald Wuerl spoke about the sex abuse crisis after Mass in Washington D.C. on Sunday, one man stood... Read more
Seminarians were McCarrick aides amid abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of Washington has confirmed that seminarians were permitted to serve as assistants to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick while the... Read more
Where did retired McCarrick live after alleged Vatican sanctions?
The Archdiocese of Washington has declined to confirm new details about the post-retirement living arrangements of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, and... Read more
Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more
