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Sex abuse claims against Bishop DiMarzio lack 'semblance of truth', Vatican rules
Sexual abuse allegations against Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn did not have “the semblance of truth,” the Congregation for the... Read more
Andrew Cuomo resignation: Catholic governor’s legacy marred by scandals, abortion, redefining marriage
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), a Catholic, announced on Tuesday he will resign his office effective Aug. 24 amid... Read more
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Pro-abortion protesters block NY pro-life procession
Pro-abortion protestors blocked a pro-life procession in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday morning. Read more
NY bill would allow adult sex abuse victims to sue, beyond statute of limitations
Those who were sexually abused as adults would be given a one-year window in which to sue perpetrators and institutions,... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
Lawsuit over NY abortion law says it could help enable domestic abuse
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the state of New York over its 2019 law legalizing some abortions throughout pregnancy. Read more
Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse
The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more
Brooklyn diocese appeals to Supreme Court over COVID church closures
The Diocese of Brooklyn is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in its case against New York’s COVID restrictions on... Read more
Judge denies Brooklyn diocese injunction against NY coronavirus restrictions
A federal court ruled against the Diocese of Brooklyn on Friday in its case against new coronavirus restrictions which impose... Read more
Religion is not the problem: Brooklyn bishop blasts New York COVID measures
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn warned on Friday that New York’s most recent coronavirus measures were “not reasonable.” Speaking one day after... Read more
Brooklyn diocese gets court date for lawsuit over NY coronavirus restrictions
A federal court on Thursday will hear the Diocese of Brooklyn’s case against New York’s new restrictions on public gatherings. Read more
Mother Cabrini gets a new statue in New York City
A new statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini now overlooks Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and other New York... Read more
Diocese of Brooklyn sues New York over new Mass restrictions
The Diocese of Brooklyn is suing the state of New York over a new order that restricts some indoor Masses... Read more
Brooklyn bishop: 'Outrageous' NY coronavirus restrictions ignore church successes
The Bishop of Brooklyn has strongly criticized the re-imposition of strict coronavirus rules on places of worship in New York... Read more
Diocese asks governor to allow its schools in parts of Brooklyn, Queens to open
Catholics schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have asked New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to permit four schools in areas... Read more
In New York, Catholic school teachers file labor complaint over COVID reopening plans
Teachers from schools in the Archdiocese of New York have filed a labor complaint, saying they were not properly involved... Read more
New York bishops urge Cuomo to remember the poor
The bishops of New York have spoken out against proposed cuts in the New York State budget, urging Gov. Andrew... Read more
New York rolls back nursing home immunity over non-COVID care
New York governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed a bill Tuesday partially reversing immunity protections given to facilities like nursing... Read more
New York extends window for abuse lawsuits
On August 3, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation extending the one-year window for Child Victims Act lawsuits until August 14, 2021.... Read more
New York court case could signal hope for faith based adoption agencies
A federal court ruling in New York this week could point to eventual victory at the Supreme Court for Catholic... Read more
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