Archive for April 1, 2020
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more
Can I confess? Or be anointed? Here’s what’s suspended -or not- in your diocese
Many bishops have now also taken steps to limit or suspend access to the sacraments due to the coronavirus. Here’s... Read more
Dominican priest, microbiologist sees hope for possible coronavirus treatment
In a recent blog post Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., S.T.D, Ph.D., said he sees reason to hope that the drug... Read more
Did China use slave labor to keep factories open during coronavirus?
Chinese authorities have been accused of forcing Muslim Uyghurs to work in factories as the coronavirus pandemic spread in the... Read more
Nautical ministry helps abused Filipino sailors amid coronavirus
Last year, a maritime charity rescued a group of migrant workers from an abusive situation aboard a fishing vessel in... Read more
Boise bishop bans 'ad orientem' posture in 'ordinary form' Masses
The Bishop of Boise told priests last month that Mass in the diocese should not be celebrated in the ad... Read more
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
As the British Parliament's permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticized the law, pointing to... Read more
