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Metro ad. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Appeals court rules against Washington archdiocese in bus ad case

Jul 31, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

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

Lonely but determined, pro-life Democrats speak up

Jul 31, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Former Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak has one word to sum up the plight of the pro-life Democrat: “Lonely.”  Read more

Archbishop Emeritus of Washington Theodore McCarrick.

What might happen for McCarrick, and for the Church in the US

Jul 31, 2018

By JD Flynn

The 2014 movie “Calvary” is a reflection on mercy, sacrifice, and the difficulties that the sexual abuse crises of recent... Read more

CUA Campus.

Catholic universities withdraw honorary degrees from McCarrick

Jul 31, 2018

Two Catholic universities have withdrawn honorary degrees from Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, amid numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.  Read more

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at a Department of Justice Religious Liberty Summit.

Department of Justice creates Religious Liberty Task Force

Jul 31, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The announcement of a Religious Liberty Task Force being created at the Department of Justice drew praise from Archbishop Joseph... Read more

Blessed Solanus Casey. Photo courtesy of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph.

Detroit celebrates the first feast of the 'approachably holy' Blessed Solanus Casey

Jul 30, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Sixty one years after his death and eight months after his beatification, Blessed Father Solanus Casey is still able to... Read more

Cardinal Tobin.

Cardinal Tobin: McCarrick's resignation necessary for accountability

Jul 30, 2018

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark responded Saturday to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick's resignation from the college of cardinals, which came amid numerous allegations... Read more

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Albany.

Albany bishop: Clerical sex abuse a 'profoundly spiritual crisis'

Jul 30, 2018

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany wrote to the clerics of his local Church Sunday, saying that abuse of authority and... Read more

March for Life participants in front of the Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

Bishops announce nine-week novena ahead of Supreme Court confirmation

Jul 30, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life is being led by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.... Read more

Hands in prayer.

After McCarrick resigns, DC archdiocese praises abuse victims' courage

Jul 29, 2018

Alleged abuse victims are “courageously stepping forward” with new claims of abuse by former cardinal and retired Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

US bishops to honor three people with 'People of Life' award

Jul 28, 2018

More than 100 Catholics will attend the 2018 People of Life awards next week to honor three pro-life individuals for... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

Wuerl was not informed about McCarrick settlements, DC letter claims

Jul 28, 2018

A letter sent this week to priests of the Archdiocese of Washington claims that Cardinal Donald Wuerl did not know... Read more

The Pennsylvania state capitol.

Pa. Supreme Court orders release of redacted grand jury report

Jul 27, 2018

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday ordered that a redacted version of a grand jury report detailing sex abuse in... Read more

Blessed Stanley Rother tapestry.

Oklahoma celebrates the first feast day of Blessed Stanley Rother

Jul 27, 2018

By Perry West

On Saturday, parishes across Oklahoma will celebrate the first feast day of the first U.S. born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother,... Read more

Pope John Paul II.

The genius of woman: Redefining the strong, independent woman

Jul 27, 2018

 Today, CNA says farewell to our summer intern, Lizzy Joslyn. In her final week at CNA this summer, Lizzy offered... Read more

Teens participate in a chant camp in Benicia, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Benedict XVI Institute.

Bay area project expands Gregorian chant instruction to children, teens

Jul 27, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

An initiative in the Archdiocese of San Francisco to form the Catholic imagination through beauty will next month host a... Read more

How Fr. Spitzer wants to make Catholicism credible for doubting Millennials

Jul 26, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

How can Catholics respond to young people’s questions and concerns about faith, science, and modern problems?  Read more

Vice President Mike Pence.

Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities

Jul 26, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Vice President Mike Pence announced the establishment of the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program on Thursday “to rapidly deliver... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the International Catholic Conference of Guiding at the Vatican, June 26, 2015.

The genius of woman: Women in the world

Jul 26, 2018

This week, CNA says farewell to our summer intern, Lizzy Joslyn. In her final week at CNA this summer, Lizzy... Read more

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, which will soon house the relics of St. Katharine Drexel.

St Katharine Drexel's relics to be moved to Philadelphia cathedral

Jul 26, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The relics of St. Katharine Drexel, along with her original tomb, will be translated to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints... Read more