Archive for April 16, 2020
'We are the Church' - Archbishop Christophe Pierre reflects on the pandemic
Archbishop Christophe Pierre spoke with CNA about living the Catholic faith during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Joy is more than emotion, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis says
Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not just positive emotions or feeling cheerful, Pope Francis... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Las Cruces bishop explains decision to resume public Masses, even with civic restrictions
Bishop Peter Baldacchino of the Diocese of Las Cruces said the Church is the “essential service of hope” during the... Read more
NY Catholic health system participating in coronavirus treatment trials
Catholic Health Services of Long Island is taking part in two Mayo Clinic trials designed to develop treatments for the... Read more
Governor 'wasn't thinking of the Bill of Rights' when banning religious meetings
The governor of New Jersey said on Wednesday that he had not considered the Bill of Rights when issuing an... Read more
Mississippi city lifts drive-in church ban
The mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, has withdrawn a controversial executive order that levied fines on residents if they attended drive-in church services. Read more
Catholic singer opens up about launching an album during coronavirus
Catholic singer-songwriter Marie Miller said she was not prepared for a global pandemic to coincide with the release of her... Read more
Getting ready for Divine Mercy Sunday at home? Here are some CNA suggestions
Here are some suggestions for celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, from the journalists at CNA. Read more
Fall River diocese to close two schools due to coronavirus financial crisis
The Diocese of Fall River announced Wednesday that two of its schools will be closing after this school year due... Read more
Archbishop Coakley to celebrate Mass on 25th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City will celebrate Mass April 17 across the street from a memorial commemorating the 1995... Read more
Spanish business leaders organize to support cloistered communities
A group of businessmen in Spain have joined together to help cloistered religious communities that are unable to support themselves... Read more
A time to examine our choices: Theologians discuss pope’s call to rethink consumption
Pope Francis has spoken several times about the need to reevaluate cultural attitudes to community and consumption. CNA spoke to... Read more
Out-of-state travel to Arkansas abortion clinic continues, despite coronavirus concerns
Health authorities have said an emergency ban on elective abortions in Arkansas was necessary to limit the number of women... Read more
