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Who might follow Cardinal Wuerl in DC?
In the ten days since the publication of an Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report on clerical sexual abuse, newspapers... Read more
Abuse accusations bring scrutiny for McCarrick's charity fund
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s roles included service on the boards of at least two foundations that gave over $500,000 combined... Read more
Appeals court rules against Washington archdiocese in bus ad case
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was within its rights to ban the Archdiocese of Washington’s religious-themed advertisements, the U.S.... Read more
After McCarrick resigns, DC archdiocese praises abuse victims' courage
Alleged abuse victims are “courageously stepping forward” with new claims of abuse by former cardinal and retired Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more
Texas bishop: hold McCarrick and his enablers accountable
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s alleged crimes might merit removing him from the clergy entirely—and they require accountability for all Church... Read more
Wuerl was not informed about McCarrick settlements, DC letter claims
A letter sent this week to priests of the Archdiocese of Washington claims that Cardinal Donald Wuerl did not know... Read more
Washington archdiocese's bus ad case heard by appeals court
The Archdiocese of Washington was in court on Monday, arguing that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s ban on any... Read more
Analysis: In new pastoral plan, Cardinal Wuerl shares a missionary mandate
Since the beginning of the debate on whether chapter eight of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia permits the divorced and civilly... Read more
Washington archdiocese issues Amoris Laetitia marriage plan
The Archdiocese of Washington has released a pastoral plan aiming to implement Amoris Laetitia within the archdiocese. Read more
Court rejects Washington archdiocese's Advent metro ad
A federal court has denied relief to the Archdiocese of Washington, in its request for an injunction that would have... Read more
'Crown Jewel' of nation's basilica blessed in DC
With the blessing of its final mosaic, America’s Basilica – The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.... Read more
What are banned from DC buses? Catholic Christmas ads.
Christmas-themed ads about the “perfect gift” of the Advent season have been wrongly barred from District of Columbia buses, the... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl explains why Church workers must be consistent with the Gospel
Church workers have to lead people toward Catholic teaching in their public lives, not away from it, the Archbishop of... Read more
Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC
All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for... Read more
Long-serving Cardinal Baum lived a generous response to God
Cardinal William W. Baum, a past Archbishop of Washington and the longest-serving American cardinal, died on Thursday at the age... Read more
DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church
It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in... Read more
Ahead of National Police Week, DC cardinal honors fallen officers
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington called on Tuesday for gratitude to be given to the law enforcement officials who are... Read more
Washington archdiocese lauds House vote to protect religious liberty – but it may not be enough
The House voted late Thursday night to formally disapprove of two laws which religious and pro-life organizations in the nation’s... Read more
With laws set to threaten religious liberty in DC, Senate is last legal hope
With religious freedom under assault in the U.S. capital, the Archdiocese of Washington is rallying behind its “only legislative recourse”... Read more
Court rejects Catholic concerns about new contraception mandate rules
A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday against Catholic organizations with objections to the Obama administration’s latest opt-out rules for mandated... Read more
