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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).

Sen. Rubio: Post-coronavirus world needs economy for the common good

Apr 21, 2020

When the coronavirus epidemic passes, Americans can’t simply return to their old habits, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has said.  Read more

Closed church.

Bans on religious gatherings cannot last indefinitely, warn law professors

Apr 21, 2020

Public religious services cannot be stopped “indefinitely” during the pandemic, especially when liquor stores are considered “essential” businesses, two law... Read more

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America. Courtesy photo.

Catholic University provost named to National Science Board

Apr 21, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to... Read more

Coronavirus hits priests’ retirement home in Missouri

Apr 21, 2020

Several priests located at a retirement home in Missouri have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, but those who have been... Read more

Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrates Mass on Holy Thursday.

Analysis: Can bishops lead the faithful and follow the lawmakers?

Apr 21, 2020

By Ed Condon

As bishops try to comply with state regulation and some local authorities insist that any religious practice should be curtailed,... Read more

Father Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'

Apr 21, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence.

Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus

Apr 21, 2020

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence reflected Sunday on the potential outcome of the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Catholics to develop plans... Read more

Kansas Capitol.

Kansas governor can't single out churches in COVID rules, judge says

Apr 20, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The Kansas governor’s emergency restrictions on church services wrongly treated religious gatherings more strictly than similar activities, a federal judge... Read more

Chris Arnade. Courtesy photo.

Faith in the 'back row'- An interview with Chris Arnade

Apr 20, 2020

By JD Flynn

Below is an excerpt, edited and condensed, from CNA’s interview with Chris Arnade.  Read more

Historic mission church in Texas.

Why you should remember the missions when you miss the sacraments

Apr 20, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Many U.S. Catholics have limited or no access to the sacraments during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing to many parishes a... Read more

Eucharistic procession on Divine Mercy Sunday from Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Capitol Hill.

Capitol Hill parish takes adoration to the streets for Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 20, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

As many Catholics marked Divine Mercy Sunday at home, one parish in Washington, D.C., found a way to bring the... Read more

Updated: Three states' coronavirus abortion bans remain after court interventions

Apr 20, 2020

Eight states that have enacted temporary bans on abortion during the coronavirus pandemic are contending with legal challenges, and judges... Read more

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.

Michigan Catholic Conference calls governor's abortion stance 'removed from reality'

Apr 20, 2020

The Michigan Catholic Conference has condemned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent claim that abortion is “life sustaining.”   Read more

Advocates lament exclusion of those with criminal records from business loan program

Apr 19, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

After receiving more than 1.6 million applications, a key part of the US government’s economic response to the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more

Pro-life leaders call for coronavirus vaccine without abortion ties

Apr 18, 2020

Development of an effective, safe and widely available vaccine for the novel coronavirus is deeply important, but its development should... Read more

Refugee camp in Urfa, Turkey.

Catholic Relief Services: Don’t forget migrants, refugees amid pandemic

Apr 18, 2020

Catholic Relief Services has called for additional protections for migrants, refugees and homeless populations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.  Read more

St. Camillus de Lellis. Public domain.

St. Camillus de Lellis: Patron saint of hospitals, nurses, and the sick

Apr 18, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

St. Camillus de Lellis turned from a life as a soldier and gambler to become a priest and the founder... Read more

Amid coronavirus, Catholic psychologists provide a frame for suicide prevention

Apr 18, 2020

By Perry West

As health experts predict an increase in suicidal tendencies amid the coronavirus, Catholic professionals have outlined how to seek help... Read more

How Catholic schools scrambled to meet technology needs for distance learning

Apr 17, 2020

By Mary Farrow

It has been one month since most schools across the US closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.

Michigan governor calls abortion 'life sustaining'

Apr 17, 2020

Pro-life adovcates have criticized the governor of Michigan for calling aboriton a “life-sustaining” procedure during an interview on Thursday.  Read more