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Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour
Members of the faithful will be able to venerate the relics, including his skull, on two separate occasions. Read more
Georgetown president John DeGioia to step down after 23 years
DeGioia, who served as the 48th president of the Jesuit university in Washington, D.C., said stepping down was “the most... Read more
Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC
The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more
Franciscan University launches new hub in Washington, DC, after multimillion-dollar gift
The Franciscan University Homeland Mission will be located in downtown Washington, D.C. Read more
Georgetown investigates vandalism of crucifix and Mary statue as ‘potential hate crimes’
“Anti-Catholic acts and desecration of religious symbols are deeply concerning, hurtful, and offensive,” read a letter sent to staff and... Read more
Over 1,000 attend Washington, D.C., Eucharistic procession despite rain
The Catholic Information Center’s second annual Eucharistic procession drew participation from priests, nuns, and laypeople from the area. Read more
Ted Cruz demands DC preserve bodies of five late-term aborted babies for investigation
Dozens of federal lawmakers and pro-life activists have called for an investigation and autopsy to determine if the babies were... Read more
Remains of DC aborted babies reportedly to be destroyed with no chance of autopsy
Federal lawmakers and pro-life activists have called for an investigation and autopsy to determine the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of... Read more
Catholic volunteer killed on way home from adoration was ‘old soul’
Ryan Realbuto, 23, was shot and killed in an attempted robbery on Jan. 18 while walking home from a Holy... Read more
Thousands join Dominicans in Washington, DC, for rosary pilgrimage
The Sept. 30 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage included talks by Dominican priests, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, and a vigil... Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
DC attorney general launches investigation into prominent Catholic conservative activist
Leonard Leo, the head of D.C.-based consulting firm CRC Advisors, is currently being investigated by the Washington, D.C., attorney general. Read more
Man fatally shot on DC campus of Catholic University of America
The university said that the two individuals are believed to have known each other and “this was not a random... Read more
‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene
During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more
PHOTOS: Hundreds of Catholics march through Washington, DC, for eucharistic procession
Families, children, young adults, and religious sisters were among the many participants in the Catholic Information Center’s procession in Washington. Read more
EWTN News and Franciscan University to host journalism conference on ‘post-truth world’
The conference, titled “Journalism in a Post-Truth World,” will focus on the mission of Catholics in the journalistic and media... Read more
As it happened: The March for Life 2023
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
This U.S. city is fighting gun violence with posters that say 'Thou shalt not kill’
As the nation’s capital is rocked by soaring homicide numbers, community activists have begun a campaign to place thousands of... Read more
Peter Kilpatrick installed as new Catholic University president
Students and faculty flooded the pews of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Friday during the... Read more
March for Life 2023 theme announced: ‘Next Steps: Marching in a Post-Roe America’
The 2023 theme for the annual March for Life was announced Thursday in preparation for the first march after the... Read more
