Archive for April 8, 2020

The confirmation of Ellen Rogers at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Pray-At-Home: How two women were confirmed hours before NYC shut down

How two women were confirmed as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York City.  Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the apostolic palace April 1, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Ponder Christ’s Passion amid the coronavirus crisis, pope urges

Meditating on Christ's Passion can help us as we struggle with questions about God and suffering during the coronavirus crisis,... Read more

A 2019 meeting in the Vatican's New Synod Hall. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis establishes new commission to study women deacons

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a new commission to study the question of a female diaconate... Read more

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Circuit court upholds Texas ban on elective abortions during coronavirus

A Texas state restriction of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic was upheld by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals... Read more

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‘Thank God I’m healing’: Cardinal with coronavirus sends Easter message

The first cardinal known to have tested positive for coronavirus has released a message from the hospital, thanking his flock... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus speaks at a press conference in Rome, Feb. 11, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Knights of Columbus announce donations for food banks amid coronavirus

The Knights of Columbus announced this week that the organization will donate over $1 million to food pantries throughout the... Read more

Members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops pray together at their Fall Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland on Nov. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops cancel Spring Assembly due to coronavirus

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has canceled its Spring General Assembly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more

Damage to St. Mary of Czestochowa in New Kensington on April 8, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Tornado tears roof from Pennsylvania church

A Catholic church in the Diocese of Greensburg was among the buildings heavily damaged by a tornado in western Pennsylvania... Read more

Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet. Photo courtesy of the Pontifical University of Santa Croce.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Retired Scripture professor is first priest known to die in Rome of coronavirus

Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet is believed to be the first priest to die of the coronavirus in Rome. Two other... Read more

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Melbourne cathedral vandalized after Cardinal Pell acquittal

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne was vandalized overnight Wednesday, hours after Cardinal George Pell was acquitted by Australia's High Court... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

With Supreme Court hearings on hiatus, Catholic groups may face wait for justice

After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Supreme Court to postpone oral arguments in cases scheduled in March and April, several Catholic... Read more

Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican, March 2016. ?w=200&h=150

After criminal acquittal, Cardinal Pell likely to face several civil suits

The High Court of Australia this week overturned Cardinal George Pell’s conviction for five alleged counts of sexual abuse, and... Read more

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Catholic non-profit highlights dignity of people with disabilities amid coronavirus

Amid limited medical supplies, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability released a statement on the sanctity of life, emphasizing that... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Alabama removes disability triage guidelines after HHS complaint

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a disability rights case with Alabama after the state removed... Read more

A priest performs the sacrament of anointing of the sick. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Team of young Chicago priests answer the call to anoint COVID-19 patients

The Archdiocese of Chicago has assembled a team of 24 priest volunteers— all under age 60, and without pre-existing medical... Read more