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Corpus Christi comes to the Capitol
A group of about 350 people, including priests, sisters, and laypersons, processed through Washington, DC on Sunday to celebrate the... Read more
Archbishop Gregory pledges openness at ‘defining moment’ in Washington archdiocese
Archbishop Wilton Gregory expressed “deep gratitude and immeasurable joy” as he took charge of the nation’s capital see Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis names Wilton Gregory to follow Wuerl at Washington archdiocese
Pope Francis Thursday named Archbishop Wilton Gregory the Archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Donald Wuerl. Read more
The clock is ticking on repeal of DC assisted suicide bill
A repeal of Washington, D.C.'s physician-assisted suicide law moved through the U.S. House on Monday, but is in a race... Read more
Archbishop to public officials: Rely on the Holy Spirit
Amidst the current environment of “political polarization,” one archbishop exhorted public officials on Sunday not to be discouraged, but to... Read more
Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC
All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for... Read more
Would you recognize 'Homeless Jesus' on a park bench in DC?
A statue of “Homeless Jesus” now sits just outside Catholic Charities in downtown Washington, D.C., with the organization’s president hoping... Read more
In sight of the nation's capitol, a massive Bible museum underway
A vast Bible museum is currently under construction in Washington, D.C. and has had strong support since its beginning phases... Read more
Could two new laws suffocate the Catholic Church in DC?
The U.S. bishops and several other Catholic and pro-life groups are asking Congress to nullify two new Washington, D.C. laws... Read more
Conscience rights for DC religious schools threatened by city vote
The Washington D.C. city council has stripped religious schools of legal protection against certain discrimination lawsuits, voting unanimously to repeal... Read more
