Archive for May 30, 2020

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican tees up summer fun with sports camp

After weeks stuck indoors, the children of Vatican employees will be able to stretch their legs, and grow in their... Read more

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UN and US trade criticism over abortion during coronavirus

United Nations Human Rights Council has criticized some U.S. states for using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to... Read more

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Pope Francis praises sacrifices of Rome’s clergy amid pandemic

Pope Francis has praised Rome’s priests for remaining close to their flocks as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Italy.  Read more

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Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic during rosary with world’s shrines

Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary... Read more

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Ahead of Pentecost, Supreme Court backs California coronavirus limits on churches

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of California’s limits on the number of people who may attend a church service,... Read more

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Pope Francis calls for 'a more just, equitable and Christian society' after coronavirus crisis

Our suffering during the coronavirus crisis will have been in vain if we fail to build “a more just, more... Read more

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English cardinal asks why car showrooms can open but not churches

An English cardinal will ask Sunday why the government has failed to set a date for churches to reopen when... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Amid riots, Minneapolis basilica damaged by fire

The nation’s first basilica sustained fire damage amid the Minneapolis riots that have crippled the city after the death of... Read more