Archive for March 18, 2020
Why have Mass with no one there?
With public liturgies suspended in over 100 dioceses across the United States, CNA spoke to experts about the power and... Read more
‘Bless me, Father - but from 6 feet away!’ Coronavirus and confession
Demand for confessions at St. Mary’s in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, has always been high: it’s a centrally-located church with convenient,... Read more
Pope Francis encourages small acts of love during coronavirus quarantine
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who have died from coronavirus
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday for all the people who have died from the coronavirus, including medical staff who have... Read more
Everyone is in debt to God's mercy, Pope Francis says
Showing and receiving God’s mercy are central aspects of Christian life – and everyone is in debt to God for... Read more
Lipinski loses primary
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), one of the last pro-life Democrats in Congress, lost his primary election to pro-abortion challenger Marie... Read more
Former French priest convicted of sexual abuse of minors
Bernard Preynat, a former priest of the Archdiocese of Lyon, was convicted and sentenced by a civil court Monday for... Read more
Most people think of 'the pope,' not 'God,' when they hear 'Catholic'
A survey, published Tuesday, found that over half of respondents thought of either “the pope,” “Pope Francis,” or “Pope John Paul II,”... Read more
How a chaplain brings Christ to patients at Rome’s ‘Covid Hospital 1’
“When people need us, we satisfy their need for God,” said Fr. Cesare Pluchinotta, a chaplain in Rome’s primary hospital... Read more
Congress passes coronavirus aid bill
Congress has passed a second bill responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including paid leave for coronavirus-related reasons for many Americans. Read more
Medjugorje 'visionary' says monthly apparitions have come to an end
A woman who claims to be a visionary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje has... Read more
Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
As much of the world faces quarantines, social distancing, and “shelter in place” orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics have... Read more
Fort Worth diocese will distribute Communion outside after Masses
Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth issued a pastoral letter March 18 detailing directives for the celebration of Mass during... Read more
