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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
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
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
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
Coronavirus and Catholic family life: Gomez urges prayer during online town hall
Catholic families can respond to the coronavirus epidemic through prayer, connection with each other, and care for their spiritual, mental... Read more
US bishops denounce racism, encourage solidarity amid coronavirus pandemic
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference have denounced acts of racial prejudice against Asian Americans as the world continues battling... Read more
Flowers of the fairest: How to plant a Mary garden
Planting a Mary garden can be a way of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers this spring and summer,... Read more
Bankruptcy filing stalls case involving New Orleans Saints, archdiocese
The New Orleans archdiocese’ recent declaration of bankruptcy will freeze a court case alleging executives for the New Orleans Saints... Read more
Analysis: The US Church is going broke. Here's why, and what it could mean
The collapsing global economy will have an enduring and dramatic impact on parishes, chanceries, and other Catholic ministries. Read more
'It’s not just our science, it’s our compassion', Catholic nurse tells White House
A Catholic nurse shared her experience treating new coronavirus patients at a White House event for National Nurses Day on... Read more
With social distancing in place, Archbishop Hartmayer installed in Atlanta
Installation Masses typically see cathedrals filled to the brim with members of the Catholic faithful, with hundreds of priests attending. Read more
Little Sisters make call for justice to Supreme Court
During a week in which the Supreme Court heard arguments via telephone for the first time, the case of the... Read more
World is 'washing its hands' of Lebanon, Maronite bishop warns
Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said that the prospect of... Read more
'Virtual rally' and rosary will pray for Little Sisters of the Poor Supreme Court hearing
Catholics will pray the rosary online Wednesday morning as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments by telephone in the latest... Read more
Kalamazoo bishop urges prayers, support for parishes during coronavirus
Bishop Paul Bradley of Kalamazoo released a pastoral letter Friday encouraging support for parishes during the pandemic, and announcing the... Read more
USCCB: Call with Trump was about schools, not campaign
The U.S. bishops’ conference has responded to charges that it might have knowingly facilitated illegal campaigning by the White House... Read more
Bishops urge DOJ to confront the porn industry, protect porn’s victims
With pornographic website traffic spiking while countries remain on lockdown, the bishops of the United States are urging the Justice... Read more
Despite coronavirus, virtual town hall to bring L.A. Catholics together
A Wednesday live stream “virtual town hall” with Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and several Catholic experts aims to... Read more
Seven coronavirus fatalities at Michigan convent
During the month of April, 11 Felician Sisters of Livonia, Michigan died, including two who died on Easter Sunday. A... Read more
Pro-life leaders ask for FDA crackdown on illegal sale of abortion drugs
More than a year after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned certain online providers of abortion-inducing drugs that they... Read more
