Cardinal Wuerl
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Analysis: The fall of Cardinal Wuerl
It now looks clear that Wuerl’s mandate to lead, and whatever was left of his legacy as a reformer, are... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl acknowledges calls for 'new leadership'
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington on Thursday recognized calls for new leadership in the archdiocese, including from local priests, but... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl lays out plan for lay involvement in bishops' accountability
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has laid out his vision for lay participation in new oversight structures as part of the ongoing... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service
Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national... 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
How one cardinal proposes to correct ignorance of marriage's nature
According to the Archbishop of Washington, the recent Synod on the Family worked to address the challenge that many young... Read more
Advice to new deacons: Renew your 'yes' to God every day
Cardinal Donald Wuerl ordained 43 seminarians from the Pontifical North American College in Rome as deacons, reminding them to always... Read more
Church must remain free to serve, Fortnight for Freedom concludes
Catholics must come together to protect the work of the Church's charities and services, said the U.S. bishops' president as... Read more
DC cardinal recalls faith of early US Catholics
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl exhorted the faithful to be “vigilant”... Read more
Despite remaining challenges, DC Catholic schools improved
A new report on Catholic education in the Washington archdiocese shows significant gains, particularly in funding, in recent years, though... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl stands in solidarity with DC priest
During his homily at a Mass with George Washington University students, Cardinal Wuerl expressed support for the campus' priest, who... Read more
Confession key to Church renewal, Cardinal Wuerl reflects
In a March 10 homily in Rome, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. emphasized the importance of the sacrament... Read more
Cardinal says MLK's witness shows need for cultural conscience
The momentous life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., indicate the important role of faith as the conscience... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl recalls Church's unchanging foundation in Christ
With its identity firmly rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel continues... Read more
DC religious freedom event stresses role of liberty in America
More than 1,000 people gathered in the nation's capital on June 24 to celebrate religious liberty and recall its importance... Read more
