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Oct 25

Update: For Cardinal-designate Gregory, historic day began with Mass at Southern Maryland church with historic legacy

On a day of history for the U.S. Catholic Church, Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory– who four hours earlier had learned that Pope Francis had named him a cardinal – celebrated his first Mass as...

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Archbishop Gregory named cardinal by Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Oct. 25, 2020 named Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as one of 13 new cardinals, to be elevated at a Nov....

Oct 25
Update: Pope announces new cardinals, including Archbishop Gregory
Oct 25
Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates parish Mass after being named as cardinal by Pope Francis 
Oct 25

Drawing on faith, learning from Church’s history is key to confronting the sin of racism, panelists say

The nationwide reckoning on racial justice spurred by cases of police killing unarmed Black men and women should impel...

Oct 23

HHS ensures hospital patients have access to spiritual care amid pandemic

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Religious Liberty praised the Department of Health and Human...

Oct 23

At White Mass, Archbishop Gregory highlights inclusivity of all in Christ 

Celebrating the 11th annual White Mass on Oct. 18, 2020 at St. Francis Deaf Catholic Church in Landover Hills, Maryland,...

Oct 19

Archbishop Gregory urges Catholic schools to teach Gospel response to racism and other injustices

Catholic schools have been entrusted with an “awesome responsibility” to teach Gospel values that can help students to...

Oct 21

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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Oct 21

EWTN News/RealClear poll shows more ‘likely Catholic voters’ behind Biden

Oct 21

Richmond bishop hopes survivors' recompense will bring them 'continued healing'

Oct 21

Pope, religious leaders pray for peace, greater care for one another

Oct 21

Brooklyn Diocese ‘extremely disappointed’ court sided with new COVID-19 limits

Oct 20

Mass in Washington honors Brazil's Our Lady of Aparecida

Oct 19

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Back to Catholic school during the pandemic

After careful planning and extensive safety measures, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington have reopened for the...

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At Mass at Bishop McNamara High School, Archbishop Gregory prays for school’s new president
Oct 20
After five positive COVID-19 cases, Archbishop Neale School in La Plata transitions  to distance learning
Oct 14

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Question corner: New marriage without death certificate and what about a vaccine from aborted fetuses?

Oct 20

5 things about Father, now Bishop-elect, Byrne

Oct 15

Renewing this powerful prayer in my recovery

Oct 13

Remembering Cardinal James Hickey on the 100th anniversary of his birth

Oct 11

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Archbishop Gregory blesses Saint John XXIII Residence for retired priests, praising saint’s legacy

Blessing the new Saint John XXIII Residence for retired priests of the Archdiocese of Washington on Oct. 11, 2020, Archbishop...

Oct 16

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Bishops remind Catholics to approach elections with well-formed conscience

(CNS) -- The Catholic voter “bears responsibility for connecting the dots between what our faith teaches and which candidates...

Oct 19

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Pandemic battle should inspire fight for life in all forms, archbishop says

BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said the country's protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen...

Oct 16

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Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As this unusual school year gets underway, Boston College freshmen were reminded that they've already been...

Sep 17

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Question corner: New marriage without death certificate and what about a vaccine from aborted fetuses?
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5 things about Father, now Bishop-elect, Byrne
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Renewing this powerful prayer in my recovery
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Remembering Cardinal James Hickey on the 100th anniversary of his birth
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Facing racism in society and in our hearts with ‘Gilead’s Balm’
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Call for November Junior Saints submissions

On November 1, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. We look to the saints as examples of living...

Oct 15