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St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

New York archdiocese stresses commitment to aiding victims of clergy abuse

Dec 13, 2017

Nearly 200 sex abuse victims of clergy in the New York archdiocese have received compensation through a program the archdiocese... Read more

A model poses at a fashion show featuring models with disabilities held Dec. 8 in New York City

Youth with special needs rock runway in NYC church

Dec 12, 2017

Last Friday night, more than 200 people gathered for a Times Square fashion show in New York City.  It wasn't... Read more

Companies admit illegal fetal tissue sales, end California operations. Is Planned Parenthood next?

Dec 12, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The trade in fetal tissue from aborted babies proved costly for two bioscience companies who will admit fault, cease California... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles venerates an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Catheral of Our Lady of the Angels, Dec. 12, 2017.

Thousands gather in L.A. to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 12, 2017

By CNA Staff

In honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, thousands of Catholics attended midnight Mass at the Los Angeles cathedral following festivities... Read more

The Hillbilly Thomists.

These Dominican brothers are releasing a folk album

Dec 12, 2017

By Perry West

Folk music is known for its foot-tapping, hand-clapping, barn-raising style – but now, a group of Dominican brothers is giving... Read more

Arlington priest pays restitution for burning KKK cross in family's lawn

Dec 11, 2017

An Arlington priest who was formerly a KKK member has written an apology letter and paid restitution to a family... Read more

Metro ad. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Court rejects Washington archdiocese's Advent metro ad

Dec 11, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

A federal court has denied relief to the Archdiocese of Washington, in its request for an injunction that would have... Read more

Why 'Silence Breakers' are key in any abuse crisis

Dec 10, 2017

By Mary Farrow

This week, TIME Magazine announced a group of women and men as their collective Person of the Year.  Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

US bishops call for solidarity with migrants on Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day

Dec 9, 2017

The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to observe the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a day of... Read more

Incense rises to bless the Trinity Dome during the Dec. 8, 2017 Mass.

'Crown Jewel' of nation's basilica blessed in DC

Dec 8, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

With the blessing of its final mosaic, America’s Basilica – The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.... Read more

The Thomas Fire burns on December 8, 2017 in Los Padres National Forest, California.

With prayer and aid, Catholics rally around California wildfire victims

Dec 8, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The massive wildfires of California have drawn calls for prayer and assistance from the U.S. bishops, as Catholic Charities affiliates... Read more

DOJ investigates Planned Parenthood for fetal tissue sales

Dec 8, 2017

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a formal investigation of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest provider of abortions, for... Read more

In US, abortion rates reach new low

Dec 8, 2017

A report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that abortion rates in the country are... Read more

Orange's Vietnam-born Auxiliary Bishop Luong dies at age 77

Dec 7, 2017

Bishop Dominic Dinh Mai Luong, the first Vietnam-born bishop to serve in the U.S., died Thursday, Dec. 6, at the... Read more

NM bishop prays for student victims of school shooting

Dec 7, 2017

Two students at Aztec High School in Aztec, N.M., were killed in a shooting Thursday, and the local bishop has... Read more

Hormonal birth control still increases breast cancer risk, study finds

Dec 7, 2017

A recent study out of Denmark shows that women on any kind of hormonal birth control are susceptible to an... Read more

Father Kyle Schnippel.

This priest is going to be on The Great American Baking Show

Dec 7, 2017

By Perry West

Many Catholics can name a priest who is renowned for his academic abilities, mission work, or inspiring homilies. But what... Read more

Commentary: Tolerance, wedding cakes, and a free society

Dec 7, 2017

By Ed Condon

This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The result... Read more

LA convent real estate dispute ends in favor of archdiocese, Katy Perry

Dec 6, 2017

This week, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and singer Katy Perry were awarded a joint $10 million sum for punitive... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe procession and Mass in L.A., led by Archbishop Jose Gomez. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

In LA, massive Marian procession ahead of Guadalupe feast

Dec 5, 2017

About 30,000 Catholic faithful walked the streets of Los Angeles in a Sunday Morning procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more