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Sin City: NYC has rules for pandemic sex but no Mass
As public Masses remain suspended in New York City, per public health orders, the city health department has issued advice... Read more
NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more
NY archdiocese prays for repose of attempted arsonist after suicide
The Archdiocese of New York has offered prayer for the repose of the soul of Marc Lamparello, who committed suicide... Read more
NYC mayor apologizes to Jewish community over social distancing warning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized Wednesday for singling out “the Jewish community” in a warning about consequences for... Read more
NYC mayor threatens 'permanent' closure of churches defying coronavirus ban
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday, March 27 threatened to “permanently” shut down houses of worship that... Read more
Brooklyn diocese advances sainthood cause of local priest
The Bishop of Brooklyn accepted last week the findings of a nine-year diocesan investigation into the life of Monsignor Bernard... Read more
How diapers impact the bottom line, and how an NYC law can help
The New York City council passed a law Wednesday that will require many centers serving women and children in the... Read more
New York City event to discuss how faith, modernity intersect
An event exploring the interaction of the Christian faith with the modern world – in light of the writings of... Read more
Enduring devotion: the Irish immigrant who never forgot Our Lady of Knock
“I remember it as well as I do last night.” Those were the words of an aged Irish immigrant named... Read more
Are young Catholics cynical about politics? Nope, Cardinal Dolan says
With political discourse taking a turn for the nasty(er) as the U.S. presidential elections draw near, are youth disillusioned by... Read more
What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem
Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more
Pope Francis to New York City: Jesus still walks our streets. Tell everyone!
Pope Francis on Friday had a brief, but urgent, reminder for the Catholics of New York City. They must proclaim... Read more
Never lose sight of your dreams, Pope tells Harlem schoolkids
When Martin Luther King, Jr. uttered his famous line “I have a dream”, he was thinking of you. Those were... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily during Mass at Madison Square Garden
Pope Francis is saying Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and has just delivered his homily. Please... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem
Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more
Can a giant Pope Francis mural move the hearts of New Yorkers?
In the heart of Manhattan, a giant mural of Pope Francis looks out over New York City, smiling and waving.... Read more
Destruction is always personal, Pope Francis reflects at Ground Zero
After his Friday meeting with loved ones of fallen first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the Holy... Read more
Pope in NYC: I'm with you in recovering from the abuse scandal
In his first address in New York, Pope Francis lamented the suffering caused by the sexual abuse scandal in the... Read more
Full Text : Vespers with Pope Francis in New York City
Pope Francis will pray the Evening Prayer at a Vespers service on Thursday, September 24th at 6:45 pm, ET, at... Read more
