Archive for May 7, 2020

St. John Paul II’s father, Karol Wojtyła, and mother, Emilia, with their eldest son, Edmund. ?w=200&h=150

St. John Paul II’s parents’ sainthood cause has officially opened

The sainthood causes of St. John Paul II’s parents were formally opened in Poland Thursday.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: ‘Pass down the history of our salvation’

It is important for Catholics to remember the whole of salvation history, and our belonging to the people of God’s... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Cincinnati auxiliary bishop resigns after failing to act on allegations

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer, who was accused in August of failing... Read more

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Marian basilica offers daily Eucharistic blessing of Rome under lockdown

A Eucharistic blessing of the city of Rome has been offered each day from the doorstep of Rome’s largest Marian... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Public Masses to resume in Italy from May 18

Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Senior nurse says prayer life is essential during COVID-19 crisis

A Catholic nurse said the coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges she has never encountered before—and that a prayer life is... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Cardinal Pell 'surprised' by Royal Commission findings

Cardinal George Pell has expressed his “surprise” at newly released findings of an Australian investigation, which concluded that the cardinal... Read more

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Bishops: Our Lady of America not 'objective private revelation'

Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said Thursday that the alleged visions and revelations known as “Our Lady of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Illinois churches may not fully reopen for a year as White House shelves CDC plan

The governor of Illinois has said he will continue to ban public gatherings of more than 50 people—including religious services—until... Read more

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Cardinal Sarah says he did not sign letter claiming coronavirus exploited for one-world government

The prefect of the Church’s dicastery for liturgy and sacraments is listed among the signers of an open letter that... Read more

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Fatima confirms no pilgrims for May 13 feast day celebrations

For the first time in over a century, the annual May 13 celebrations at the Fatima shrine will take place... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

White House hosts service for National Day of Prayer

The White House service for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday focused on protection from the coronavirus pandemic. President... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Data contradicts Harvard professor's assertions about homeschooling

A Notre Dame sociologist is using data to challenge a Harvard Law professor’s assertions that homeschooling is “dangerous”, and detrimental... Read more

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By Perry West

Catholic teen seeks to inspire neighborhood with Marian sidewalk art

A young Catholic artist has drawn an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on her parents' driveway bringing religious art... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

What Catholic business ethics brings to the coronavirus crisis

A Christian ethic of service and solidarity must be an important feature of the business response to the coronavirus epidemic... Read more

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Coronavirus: Priests in Peru fund oxygen plant to meet shortage

Two priests in a rural area of Peru aimed to fight the coronavirus pandemic by finding a way to supply... Read more