Tag: Washington
Catholic groups serving the poor call for action to end federal...
WASHINGTON -- Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end of September....
Mass and procession in the U.S. capital calls for solidarity with...
WASHINGTON -- Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the nation's capital, which had "Migrants,...
‘Life is a gift’ — March for Life reveals 2026 theme...
WASHINGTON -- The 2026 National March for Life theme is "Life is a Gift," The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Sept....
Jesse Jackson among more than 200 arrested in Washington at ‘Moral...
WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of people marched -- and more than 200 of them were arrested -- Aug. 2 at a "Moral Monday" rally for...
U.S. Supreme Court stops execution, says Texas prison officials need to...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court granted a last-minute stay of execution for Texas death-row inmate Ruben Gutierrez June 16, saying the state prison...
National Shrine of Immaculate Conception in Washington marks 100th anniversary of...
WASHINGTON -- On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington -- the largest Catholic church in North...
New rules could extend time migrant children, families spend in detention
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has moved to cast aside an agreement that previously limited the amount of time the government could detain migrant...
Supreme Court to review DACA case in next term
WASHINGTON -- In its next term, the Supreme Court will examine if the Trump administration illegally tried to end a program that protects young...
Washington bishops support ballot initiative on gun violence prevention
SEATTLE — The Catholic bishops of Washington state endorsed a ballot initiative that would boost gun safety measures and restrict the purchase and ownership...