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LA archdiocese to lead novena for sexual abuse healing

Apr 17, 2020

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will lead nine days of prayer and reflection for healing from sexual abuse, from April... Read more

Oklahoma City Memorial. Brad Whitsitt / Shutterstock.

Archbishop Coakley to celebrate Mass on 25th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing

Apr 16, 2020

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City will celebrate Mass April 17 across the street from a memorial commemorating the 1995... Read more

Marie Miller, cover art from her album Little Dreams.

Catholic singer opens up about launching an album during coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholic singer-songwriter Marie Miller said she was not prepared for a global pandemic to coincide with the release of her... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators awaits the Supreme in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, 2016.

Out-of-state travel to Arkansas abortion clinic continues, despite coronavirus concerns

Apr 16, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Health authorities have said an emergency ban on elective abortions in Arkansas was necessary to limit the number of women... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, February 2020.

A time to examine our choices: Theologians discuss pope’s call to rethink consumption

Apr 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Pope Francis has spoken several times about the need to reevaluate cultural attitudes to community and consumption. CNA spoke to... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River, Mass.

Fall River diocese to close two schools due to coronavirus financial crisis

Apr 16, 2020

The Diocese of Fall River announced Wednesday that two of its schools will be closing after this school year due... Read more

Divine Mercy Sunday Cookies.

Getting ready for Divine Mercy Sunday at home? Here are some CNA suggestions

Apr 16, 2020

Here are some suggestions for celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, from the journalists at CNA. Read more

Novelty sign in church parking lot.

Mississippi city lifts drive-in church ban

Apr 16, 2020

The mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, has withdrawn a controversial executive order that levied fines on residents if they attended drive-in church services.  Read more

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey.

Governor 'wasn't thinking of the Bill of Rights' when banning religious meetings

Apr 16, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The governor of New Jersey said on Wednesday that he had not considered the Bill of Rights when issuing an... Read more

NY Catholic health system participating in coronavirus treatment trials

Apr 16, 2020

Catholic Health Services of Long Island is taking part in two Mayo Clinic trials designed to develop treatments for the... Read more

Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrates Mass on Holy Thursday.

Las Cruces bishop explains decision to resume public Masses, even with civic restrictions

Apr 16, 2020

By Ed Condon

Bishop Peter Baldacchino of the Diocese of Las Cruces said the Church is the “essential service of hope” during the... Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, was the celebrant at the 2019 Mass for Life in Washington D.C. on Jan. 18, 2019.

'We are the Church' - Archbishop Christophe Pierre reflects on the pandemic

Apr 16, 2020

By JD Flynn

Archbishop Christophe Pierre spoke with CNA about living the Catholic faith during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor.

Little Sisters retirement home sees 11 COVID-related deaths

Apr 15, 2020

A retirement residence run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Delaware has seen almost a dozen deaths related... Read more

FDA Sign at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

'Robustly enforce' chemical abortion regulations, Congressmen tell FDA

Apr 15, 2020

More than 150 members of Congress have written to the Food and Drug Administration in support of continued regulation of... Read more

Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrates Mass on Holy Thursday.

Las Cruces bishop first in US to resume public Masses amid pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

By Ed Condon

The Bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has lifted a diocesan ban on the public celebration of Mass and told... Read more

Children queue outside a shelter in Guatemala in 2018.

Catholic Relief Services leans on experience to fight coronavirus pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

As aid agencies struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic in parts of the developing world, Catholic Relief Services said it... Read more

California churches sue governor to allow public worship services amid coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020

Three Southern California ecclesial communities have filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, alleging that social distancing orders he imposed... Read more

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Federal court says chemical abortions can continue despite Texas order

Apr 15, 2020

Chemical abortions in Texas will continue during the coronavirus pandemic after the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday... Read more

Church parking lot, stock image.

Justice department backs Mississippi church over drive-in services

Apr 15, 2020

The Justice Department is supporting a Mississippi church after local authorities fined attendees at a drive-in service during the coronavirus... Read more

Volunteers deliver food baskets to New Mexico's Acoma pueblo from the "Knights of Columbus Covid-19 Relief Canteen", April 2020.

Knights of Columbus in New Mexico, Hawaii help Native people during coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020

By Mary Farrow

Native Americans have not fared well in pandemics and epidemics.  Read more