Archive for March 16, 2020

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By Courtney Mares

French bishop tests positive for coronavirus after Vatican visit

A French bishop who visited the Vatican last week has tested positive for coronavirus, his diocese announced Monday.  Read more

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Biden pledges support for abortion legislation and funding

Former vice president Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for taxpayer funded abortion during Sunday night’s Democratic presidential debate with Sen.... Read more

The USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

US reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases launched

A national third-party reporting system for allegations of abuse, neglect, or misconduct against bishops in the US has launched.  Read more

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Pope Francis reforms Vatican City courts with new law

The new law provides enhanced safeguards for the independence of judges and prosecutors in Vatican City.  Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

How should healthcare be distributed when hospitals are overwhelmed?

As there are concerns over the ability of the healthcare system to manage the coronavirus pandemic, discussions are being had... Read more

St. Peter's Square guarded by the Italian national police force. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Do coronavirus closings violate religious liberty? A religious freedom expert weighs in

As more government leaders will soon face tough decisions in the face of a spreading pandemic, the president of the... Read more

Chicago, Illinois/USA - March 2, 2020: A sign for early voting in the primary elections. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

How coronavirus is affecting pro-life Democrat's primary campaign

On Tuesday,  Illinois Democrats will choose their presidential candidate. Residents of Chicago’s south side will also choose between eight-term Catholic Congressman Dan... Read more

Daily Mass live streamed on EWTN for Monday 16 March, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

How, and why, to watch Mass online during coronavirus

With public Masses suspended in many U.S. dioceses due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many bishops have suggested that Catholics watch a... Read more

A red cross ambulance passes in front of the Vatican as Italy prepares for the coronavirus, March 9, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

In Italy, at least 10 priests are dead of coronavirus, and 1 bishop is recovering

At least ten priests have died in Italy after contracting COVID-19. More than half of them were from the Diocese... Read more

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Chilean bishops concerned by political inaction amid anti-government protests

The Standing Committee of the Chilean bishops’ conference has expressed its concern over the time that has gone by since... Read more