Archive for May 14, 2020

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305. public domain.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

'Is Jesus’ body in space?' And other Ascension questions you didn’t know you had

Like many mysteries of the Catholic faith, the Ascension seems to raise more questions than it answers. CNA spoke with... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis calls people of all religions to pray for end of pandemic

Pope Francis urged people of every religion to fast and pray Thursday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic and... Read more

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Pope Francis supports scholarships in Lebanon as country faces ‘severe crisis’

Pope Francis will donate $200,000 to support 400 scholarships in Lebanon in an expression of his concern for the country’s... Read more

Pro-life and pro-abortion demonstrators at the Supreme Court. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

'People make their political party their religion,' says Catholic congressman

Catholics have a critical role in bridging the divides of today’s polarized society, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), an outgoing eight-term Catholic... Read more

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Senators want PPP loans for larger non-profits, except abortion providers

A group of senators want to allow larger non-profits access to emergency loans during the coronavirus pandemic—with an exception for... Read more

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NY judge upholds Child Victims Act after challenge by Rockville Centre diocese

A judge ruled Wednesday that New York's Child Victims Act is constitutional, rejecting a suit filed by the Diocese of... Read more

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity meets at the Vatican, Sept. 11, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

What is the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity?

This week’s interreligious day of prayer is the first major worldwide initiative of a committee created by the United Arab... Read more

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Kenyan bishop: Poor could be exploited in COVID vaccine trials

A Kenyan bishop said testing potential coronavirus vaccines on his countrymen could disrespect human dignity, and amount to a breach... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

California church sues over governor's reopening plan

A protestant church in California is suing the state for ordering churches to remain closed while some businesses can reopen... Read more

A red cross ambulance passes in front of the Vatican as Italy prepares for the coronavirus, March 9, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

St. Peter’s Basilica considers temperature checks when public Masses resume

Papal basilicas are considering checking visitors’ temperatures as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus when public Masses resume, the... Read more

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For Catholics, wearing masks can be an act of charity for neighbor

Although some people have raised objections to wearing masks as the U.S. continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, doing so... Read more

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US bishops highlight plight of native communities as COVID infections surge

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating health disparities and long-standing social inequalities facing Native and Indigenous communities, the bishops of the... Read more

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Cardinal consecrates Brazil to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, consecrated Brazil to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the... Read more

JRS teachers in Chad with some of the posters and information materials they are using to create awareness about COVID-19 among the refugee communities. ?w=200&h=150

In Chad, Jesuit Refugee Service teachers aim to keep school going amid pandemic lockdown

As schools in Chad remain closed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, teachers from the Jesuit Refugee Service are conveying safety... Read more