Archive for April 17, 2020
The Church’s ideal is to be with the people, pope says
With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal... Read more
Coronavirus could have a ‘catastrophic effect’ on finances of English cathedral
The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said. Read more
Pope Francis again calls for 'justice, charity, and solidarity' after coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis continued his call Friday to see the coronavirus pandemic in light of Christ’s resurrection, in a Spanish-language article... Read more
Pope to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis will offer Mass in a church containing the relics of both St. Faustina Kowalska... Read more
Priest arrested in Kenya for spreading coronavirus
A Catholic priest in Kenya has been charged with “negligently spreading an infectious disease” after authorities allege he did not comply... Read more
German cardinal says it’s 'high time' to restore public Masses
A German cardinal has said it is “high time” to restore public liturgies as the country begins to ease lockdown... Read more
LA archdiocese to lead novena for sexual abuse healing
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will lead nine days of prayer and reflection for healing from sexual abuse, from April... Read more
Michigan governor calls abortion 'life sustaining'
Pro-life adovcates have criticized the governor of Michigan for calling aboriton a “life-sustaining” procedure during an interview on Thursday. Read more
How Catholic schools scrambled to meet technology needs for distance learning
It has been one month since most schools across the US closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
US commission faults Indian hospital's alleged religious segregation of coronavirus patients
Reports of an Indian hospital's segregated wards for Hindu and Muslim coronavirus patients drew concern from the U.S. Commission on... Read more
