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'Troubadours' look to inject Chesterton’s joy, humor into a coronavirus-hit country
A group of five friends, and scholars of the Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton, are launching an online lecture series with... Read more
Catholic non-profit highlights dignity of people with disabilities amid coronavirus
Amid limited medical supplies, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability released a statement on the sanctity of life, emphasizing that... Read more
Alabama removes disability triage guidelines after HHS complaint
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a disability rights case with Alabama after the state removed... Read more
Team of young Chicago priests answer the call to anoint COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Chicago has assembled a team of 24 priest volunteers— all under age 60, and without pre-existing medical... Read more
With Supreme Court hearings on hiatus, Catholic groups may face wait for justice
After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Supreme Court to postpone oral arguments in cases scheduled in March and April, several Catholic... Read more
Tornado tears roof from Pennsylvania church
A Catholic church in the Diocese of Greensburg was among the buildings heavily damaged by a tornado in western Pennsylvania... Read more
US bishops cancel Spring Assembly due to coronavirus
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has canceled its Spring General Assembly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Knights of Columbus announce donations for food banks amid coronavirus
The Knights of Columbus announced this week that the organization will donate over $1 million to food pantries throughout the... Read more
Circuit court upholds Texas ban on elective abortions during coronavirus
A Texas state restriction of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic was upheld by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals... Read more
Pray-At-Home: How two women were confirmed hours before NYC shut down
How two women were confirmed as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York City. Read more
Bishops can do more to provide sacraments despite coronavirus fears, open letter claims
In the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, the nationwide shutdown of Catholic churches has halted regular Mass attendance and impeded... Read more
Supreme Court takes pass on Washington archdiocese bus case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Archdiocese of Washington’s appeal to place religious ads on public transit... Read more
Arlington diocese offers virtual pilgrimage for Holy Thursday
With churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage... Read more
Christian leaders united in support of Oklahoma abortion order
Catholic dioceses in Oklahoma joined other Christian leaders on Monday to ask a federal court to let stand a state... Read more
Recovering from coronavirus, Archbishop Aymond says ‘become part of the story’ in Holy Week
Recovering from coronavirus, Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans is encouraging Catholics in a message for Holy Week to “become... Read more
Federal courts uphold stay on Ohio elective abortion ban, block Oklahoma restrictions
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday allowed some abortions to continue during the coronavirus crisis. The decision was made... Read more
Landlord encouraged by prayer waives rent amid coronavirus
A Catholic landlord made the decision March 30 to waive April’s rent for all of his 200 tenants, in the... Read more
Christmas lights for Easter? Kentucky diocese encourages 'Easter Lights'
The Diocese of Owensboro is encouraging Catholics to decorate their houses with “Easter lights” as a sign of solidarity and... Read more
Federal coronavirus financial relief: What Catholic groups need to know
After the government clarified Friday that religious non-profits are eligible for small business loans during the coronavirus pandemic, legal experts... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was more than the man on television, 92-year-old niece says
Archbishop Fulton Sheen's niece has recounted her view of the famous Catholic television personality and author in a new book... Read more
