Archive for May 27, 2020

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Holy water and Super Soakers don't mix, priests say

After photos appearing to depict blessings or baptisms by water gun went viral online, several priests cautioned that Catholics should... Read more

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Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be beatified

Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Fr. Michael J. McGivney Wednesday, paving the way for the... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

American priest heading for beatification died amid a global pandemic

Fr. Michael McGivney, an American priest soon to be beatified, died while ministering to the sick amid a 19th-century pandemic,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis says prayer is a refuge against evil

Prayer is a refuge and protection against the evil of the world, Pope Francis said in his general audience address... Read more

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After leukemia returns, Bishop Murry of Youngstown resigns

Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, Ohio has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, due to a recurrence of leukemia, the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

LA archdiocese announces reopening plan

After California relaxed public health restrictions on churches, the nation’s largest diocese announced its plan on Tuesday to resume public... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Maryland county bans Eucharist in church reopening order

A public health order issued in Howard County, Maryland, prohibits the distribution and consumption of any food or drink as part... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

43% of US coronavirus deaths in nursing homes

A new report on Tuesday says that more than 40% of deaths from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States... Read more

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Burundi bishops denounce suspect presidential election

The Catholic bishops of Burundi have denounced the country’s recent general elections, and alleged irregularities in the voting process earlier... Read more

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Costa Rican bishop disappointed in legalization of gay marriage

A Costa Rican bishop has warned that although same-sex marriage has been legalized in the country, the Catholic Church will... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Baltimore archdiocese has ‘serious concerns’ about county Communion ban

The Archdiocese of Baltimore said it has “serious concerns” about public health guidance from Howard County, Maryland, which prohibits the... Read more