Archive for April 2, 2020

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By Mary Farrow

‘We’re in unknown territory’: Uncertainty follows parish and diocesan employee layoffs 

Parish and diocesan employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic aren't sure if they'll be rehired, or... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in the Casa Santa Marta April 1, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis

Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus

The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more

President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

China owes ‘apology and compensation’ for coronavirus, says cardinal

Poor countries are suffering from the coronavirus because of the Chinese Communist Party’s negligence and repression, a cardinal from Burma... Read more

St. John Paul II at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 21, 1981. ?w=200&h=150

Recalling St John Paul II’s seven visits to the United States

St. John Paul II was the most traveled pope in history, logging some 700,000 miles and visiting nearly 130 countries.  Read more

ope John Paul II attends the Stations Of The Cross ceremony from his private chapel on March 25, 2005 in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death

Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St.... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Damage to miraculous crucifix during pope's blessing 'not serious'

The 16th-century crucifix which was present in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing last week was... Read more

Cardinal Luis Tagle, now the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, at a Holy See press briefing, Oct. 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal urges that amid coronavirus the poor be released from 'tomb' of loans, debt

The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity for the wealthy, and wealthy countries, to forgive the debt of poor persons and... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests

Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more

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Philippines parish cancels planned 'online general absolution'

A parish in the Philippines has canceled an “online general absolution.” Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Spatula baseball: L’Arche ‘leans into creativity’ during lockdown

Faced with quarantines and stay-at-home orders, the four houses of L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (GWDC) were forced to adjust to... Read more

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Australian High Court to issue Cardinal Pell decision next week

The Australian High Court announced Thursday that a decision would be issued in the case Pell v. The Crown on April 7... Read more

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Texas AG: Planned Parenthood not singled out by coronavirus order

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has disputed Planned Parenthood’s claim that the state targeted abortion clinics in an order prohibiting... Read more

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By Perry West

What does a traveling evangelist do during the coronavirus lockdown?

One Catholic evangelist said that lessons he’s learning about online evangelization during the coronavirus pandemic could make some Catholic ministries... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Catholic University makes vaccine work free for coronavirus research

An expert research professor on vaccines at the Catholic University of America is working with the university to make his... Read more

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Statue of Christ carrying the cross will process Holy Wednesday in Caracas

The statue of the Nazarene of Saint Paul will be processed April 8 through the streets of Caracas to help... Read more