The ashes of the longtime Senator from Virginia, who also served as Secretary of the Navy, will be present at the service, which will be attended by Virginia, military and Congressional leaders 

In this moment of extreme division, mass shootings, racism, prejudice and injustice, we continue striving to serve God and our neighbors as agents of reconciliation and transformation.  

Throughout his life, Wiesel used his voice to try to confront gross human rights abuses and prevent genocide, understanding that taking action early could prevent others from suffering the same fate that befell millions of Jews during the Holocaust.

What we did not know until today was whether our criminal justice system would render justice in a case of a White officer taking the life of a Black man. 

The sad truth is that we do this to ourselves. We allow ourselves to live this way and we fail to hold our lawmakers accountable.

When our words are used to demean and dehumanize, it’s not long before our actions can follow. There is no place for casual racism in our country, in our church or in the Kingdom of God. 

Event will be held inside the Cathedral and will feature remarks from Fauci and Collins, followed by public vaccination of a diverse group of D.C.-area faith leaders from impacted communities

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will help shape programming and events at the Cathedral around issues of faith, spirituality and the American story.

It is important that  we seek reconciliation and relationship with those with whom we disagree, but not at the expense of the sacred dignity and worth of our LGBTQ friends and families. 

Black History Month recounts specific moments, achievements and milestones, but it also presents an opportunity to recall a witness of faith that has provided countless people the strength to “see a way out of no way.”

“We are honored to welcome the nation to pause, give thanks and seek God’s help in the hard work ahead," said Dean Randy Hollerith.

Mr. President, there has been no fraudulent election. You called your supporters to our capitol, you fed their wild fantasies and conspiracy theories. You whipped them into a frenzy.  This is not acceptable.