Archive for April 29, 2020
Identify and confess your sins 'concretely,' Pope Francis says
When identifying your faults, avoid being vague and tell God your sins honestly and frankly so that he can heal... Read more
The beatitudes show the path from selfishness to holiness, says pope
The eight beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path from selfishness to holiness, Pope... Read more
Grand Master of the Order of Malta dies at 75
The Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre died early Wednesday at the age of 75. Read more
Catholics honor the priests killed at Dachau, remember 75th liberation anniversary
When the U.S. Army arrived at Dachau concentration camp 75 years ago, on April 29, 1945, the clergy held captive... Read more
Lincoln diocese reports on 'wrong and inappropriate conduct' of former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska today released the results of an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by a deceased longtime... Read more
Pope Francis postpones Peter’s Pence collection amid pandemic’s economic downturn
Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until next fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of... Read more
House of Lords committee raises concerns over N Ireland abortion regulations
A legislation scrutiny committee of the House of Lords last week published a report on the abortion regulations imposed on... Read more
Don’t forget trafficking victims amid pandemic, congressman cautions
While much of the world’s intelligence forces are focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, human trafficking victims are at risk... Read more
Buffalo diocese cuts off 'all financial support' for accused priests
During its bankruptcy process, the Diocese of Buffalo has announced it will end financial support and health benefits for priests... Read more
White House consults bishops on church reopening guidelines
The White House has consulted four Catholic bishops who have reinstituted public Masses as the Trump administration considers issuing guidelines... Read more
NYC mayor apologizes to Jewish community over social distancing warning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized Wednesday for singling out “the Jewish community” in a warning about consequences for... Read more
Planned Parenthood president hails 'silver lining' to coronavirus
Planned Parenthood’s president has hailed an increase in telehealth services, including access to chemical abortions, as a “silver lining” of... Read more
Catholic university stages a 'digital play' amid quarantine
While the coronavirus has shut down universities and artistic events, the drama department of a Catholic university performed a play... Read more
Cardinal Urosa: Coronavirus makes terrible crisis in Venezuela even worse
Venezuela’s prolonged social, political and economic crisis has only been compounded by the coronavirus pandemic, the archbishop emeritus of Caracas,... Read more
During pandemic, more abortion drugs dispensed via telemedicine
The numbers of women seeking at-home medication abortions through an experimental U.S. telemedicine provider has reportedly doubled under the coronavirus... Read more
