Washington D.C.

Heavy security in D.C., ongoing pandemic mean March for Life will be virtual
- Jan 16, 2021
For the first time since 1974, when it first began, the message of the national March for Life to participants is: Stay home.

By Kurt Jensen
‘We need the Lord to cast out demon of division in our nation,’ cardinal says
- Jan 15, 2021
Celebrating a livestreamed Mass for the community of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington Jan. 13, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory noted how sometimes the readings of the day “fit our lives so perfectly.”

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS
Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on Capitol attack, work ahead
- Jan 12, 2021
Seeing the U.S. Capitol building being stormed by a rioting mob Jan. 6 brought a visceral reaction from Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska. Fortenberry, who is Catholic and often attends daily Mass at St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill, called the attack a “desecration.”

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS

Fallout over Capitol siege extends to job losses for those who were there
- Jan 11, 2021
Just as the political and criminal fallout has continued over the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by people seeking to halt the Electoral College certification of President-Elect Joe Biden’s win in the November election, the fallout has extended to job losses for those who have been identified as taking part in the siege.

By Mark Pattison
Washington pastors reflect on Capitol attack that hit close to home
- Jan 11, 2021
Like many across the country, Father William Gurnee and Father Gary Studniewski watched in horror as a rioting mob stormed and ransacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, attempting to disrupt Congress at it certified the Electoral College vote of President-elect Joe Biden.

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS
Catholic leaders point to dangers of social media after Capitol violence
- Jan 8, 2021
Now that the dust has started to settle after the protest-turned-riot at the Capitol Wednesday that left four dead, Catholics continue to condemn the violent acts that took place and look for answers on ways to bridge the divide in the United States.

By John Lavenburg