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Analysis: Archbishop Gregory promised the truth. Has he told it?
At the press conference announcing his appointment as Washington’s new shepherd, Archbishop Wilton Gregory made a pledge: “I will always... Read more
State Department warns governments could exploit coronavirus to close churches
The U.S. ambassador for religious freedom warned on Wednesday that some governments might close houses of worship for good after... Read more
‘God is inviting us to be part of the solution’- Black Catholic priests on racism and healing
Two black Catholic priests— one ordained six years, the other 42— shared their thoughts with CNA this week on the... Read more
Catholics cannot remain indifferent to racism, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics have a key part to play— in cooperation with God’s grace— in overcoming racism, the bishop of Phoenix said... Read more
Archbishop Gomez says US has work to do in achieving racial equality
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles asked the parishes of his archdiocese to toll their bells for eight minutes and... Read more
Catholic bishops of Oklahoma support Medicaid expansion ballot measure
The Catholic bishops of Oklahoma have voiced support for a ballot measure that would expand Medicaid in the state. Read more
Pa. Catholic Conference appeals diversion of coronavirus relief from private schools
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is asking the U.S. Department of Education to reverse state authorities’ decisions that the conference says... Read more
HHS: Hospital restrictions mean ‘too many dying alone’ during coronavirus
Federal health officials say they hope the resolution of a disability rights case will help ensure hospital patients are deprived... Read more
Sen. McConnell condemns First Amendment 'double standard' for churches
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that a “constitutionally dubious” double standard is being applied to religious communities and protestors... Read more
Texas Supreme Court to hear case of former deacon suing diocese for abuse claim
The Texas Supreme Court will hear the Diocese of Lubbock’s appeal of a legal decision allowing a former deacon to... Read more
Catholic nuns in Hawaii shaken but hopeful after robbery
A community of Dominican nuns in Hawaii is shaken but hopeful after a burglar broke into their convent last week... Read more
Former diocesan employee charged with tax, wire fraud
A former employee for the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida has been charged with wire fraud and tax fraud, the... Read more
Online forum aims to form Catholic women in faith
The GIVEN Institute has announced a free online event “Discover the Gift,” seeking to empower women to realize their worth... Read more
Archbishop Gregory invited to JPII Shrine Trump event days before public statement
The White House said Sunday that Washington’s archbishop was invited to attend an event with President Donald Trump several days... Read more
DC Catholic priests invited to 'prayerful protest' at White House
Priests in the Archdiocese of Washington will demonstrate outside of the White House on Monday as a “prayerful protest” against hatred... Read more
George Floyd’s death shows need for ‘sanctity of life’ police training, researcher says
A researcher who studies policing best practices told CNA this week that George Floyd’s arrest and death in Minneapolis reaffirm... Read more
Catholic priests may be feeling ‘nonessential’ during the pandemic- here’s how you can help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity... Read more
Catholic law school offers free help to arrested protesters
Since Friday, there have been 612 arrests in the Twin Cities metroplex associated with protests following the killing of George... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Racism driving some Catholics from Church
A Vatican cardinal intervened in an online discussion of racism on Friday to warn that a lack of welcome in... Read more
Catholic bishops urge US Senate to pass a delayed immigration reform bill
The U.S. bishops’ migration chairman called on Congress to advance a bill that would help “Dreamers” and other immigrants gain... Read more
