Archive for April 26, 2020

A priest administers the Anointing of the Sick. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Boston archdiocese assembles teams of priests to anoint coronavirus patients

The Archdiocese of Boston has assembled groups of priests — living together in strategic locations close to hospitals— to administer... Read more

2017 protests in Venezuela. ?w=200&h=150

Hunger in Venezuela becoming 'a fuel more dangerous than gasoline'

An archbishop in Venezuela warned that desperation is growing in the country, as the national coronavirus quarantine measures have compounded... Read more

Pope Francis gives a blessing from the apostolic library after the Regina coeli April 26, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: The 'greatest reality' is God's love, not past disappointments

Jesus invites us to live with him in the present and not to get stuck in the disappointments and ‘what... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Italy's bishops criticize state for keeping public Mass ban

Italy’s bishops have criticized Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte for failing to lift the ban on public Masses.  Read more

Latest news

An aerial view of Washington Square in San Francisco on May 22, 2020.

Catholic school parent stabbed outside Mass celebrated by San Francisco archbishop

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24, 2024.

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

null

Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

null

UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

null

In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Apr 26
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Today's readings

Trending