Archive for May 6, 2020
Pope Francis speaks up for ‘harshly exploited’ agricultural workers
The coronavirus crisis can be an opportunity to recenter work on the dignity of each person, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Jesus saves us from the darkness’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christ’s light illuminates the darkness of sin in our world and in ourselves. Read more
Italian teen who died in 2009 declared ‘venerable’ by Pope Francis
Pope Francis Wednesday advanced the sainthood causes of five men and women, including an Italian teenager who died of a... Read more
World is 'washing its hands' of Lebanon, Maronite bishop warns
Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said that the prospect of... Read more
Swiss Guards postpone swearing-in of new recruits due to coronavirus
The annual swearing-in of new Swiss Guards, which would usually take place May 6, was moved to Oct. 4 because... Read more
With social distancing in place, Archbishop Hartmayer installed in Atlanta
Installation Masses typically see cathedrals filled to the brim with members of the Catholic faithful, with hundreds of priests attending. Read more
Little Sisters make call for justice to Supreme Court
During a week in which the Supreme Court heard arguments via telephone for the first time, the case of the... Read more
'It’s not just our science, it’s our compassion', Catholic nurse tells White House
A Catholic nurse shared her experience treating new coronavirus patients at a White House event for National Nurses Day on... Read more
Analysis: The US Church is going broke. Here's why, and what it could mean
The collapsing global economy will have an enduring and dramatic impact on parishes, chanceries, and other Catholic ministries. Read more
Bankruptcy filing stalls case involving New Orleans Saints, archdiocese
The New Orleans archdiocese’ recent declaration of bankruptcy will freeze a court case alleging executives for the New Orleans Saints... Read more
Flowers of the fairest: How to plant a Mary garden
Planting a Mary garden can be a way of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers this spring and summer,... Read more
US bishops denounce racism, encourage solidarity amid coronavirus pandemic
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference have denounced acts of racial prejudice against Asian Americans as the world continues battling... Read more
Coronavirus and Catholic family life: Gomez urges prayer during online town hall
Catholic families can respond to the coronavirus epidemic through prayer, connection with each other, and care for their spiritual, mental... Read more
