Archive for April 21, 2020
Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence reflected Sunday on the potential outcome of the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Catholics to develop plans... Read more
Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more
Elderly and disabled have same right to treatment as others amid pandemic, say bishops
Elderly and disabled coronavirus patients have the same right to life-prolonging treatment as others, the bishops of England and Wales... Read more
Memphis priest named bishop of Alexandria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Robert W. Marshall as the next bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana. It is unclear when his... Read more
Canadian archbishop offers prayers after mass shooting
The Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth in Canada has offered prayers for the victims of a weekend shooting rampage in a small... Read more
Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more
Analysis: Can bishops lead the faithful and follow the lawmakers?
As bishops try to comply with state regulation and some local authorities insist that any religious practice should be curtailed,... Read more
Many of Bangladesh's indigenous out of work and at risk, advocates warn
Indigenous rights groups are warning that many families in Bangladesh who have lost jobs and income because of the coronavirus... Read more
Coronavirus hits priests’ retirement home in Missouri
Several priests located at a retirement home in Missouri have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, but those who have been... Read more
Catholic University provost named to National Science Board
Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Austria May 15
Public Masses will resume in Austria from May 15, the country’s chancellor has said. Read more
Bans on religious gatherings cannot last indefinitely, warn law professors
Public religious services cannot be stopped “indefinitely” during the pandemic, especially when liquor stores are considered “essential” businesses, two law... Read more
Argentine archbishop proposes measures to open country's churches amid coronavirus pandemic
An Argentine archbishop has proposed 13 measures that would aim to allow churches to reopen churches during the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
Courage International moves 2020 Truth and Love Conference online
In the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Courage International has announced that it will host online its upcoming conference... Read more
Sen. Rubio: Post-coronavirus world needs economy for the common good
When the coronavirus epidemic passes, Americans can’t simply return to their old habits, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has said. Read more
