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Pope Francis prays by the crucifix in St. Peter's Basilica April 10, 2020.

The cross has changed the meaning of suffering, says papal preacher on Good Friday

Apr 10, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more

Fr. Cantalamessa preaches on Good Friday, April 19, 2019.

Full text: Fr. Cantalamessa's homily for Good Friday

Apr 10, 2020

Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at... Read more

St. Anthony's Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA, with the largest collection of relics outside Rome.

How 5,000 relics found a home in a Pittsburgh chapel

Apr 10, 2020

By Adelaide Mena

Nestled in a sleepy neighborhood in the hills rising over Pittsburgh lies a small chapel. Inside St. Anthony’s Chapel lies... Read more

Not sure about 'Triduum at Home'? Here are some CNA Holy Week suggestions

Apr 9, 2020

For many Catholics, this will be the first time the days of Holy Week are spent at home. If you’re... Read more

Catholic groups call for ethical healthcare triage in coronavirus pandemic

Apr 9, 2020

Catholic healthcare and bioethics groups have called for national protocols that eschew discrimination by age or disability as patients of... Read more

Pro life outreach in front of a Planned Parenthood location in San Antonio Texas in 2019.

Outreach just as 'essential' as abortion, say pro-life advocates

Apr 9, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As many abortion clinics remain open during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, pro-life sidewalk counselors argue that they too provide... Read more

Matthias Grünewald’s Isenheim Crucifixion (1512-16)

How Catholics can be inspired by art during Holy Week

Apr 9, 2020

By Perry West

As churches and museums remain closed, Catholic artists have encouraged people to be inspired this Holy Week by finding beauty... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 9, 2020.

Full Text: Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Homily

Apr 9, 2020

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter.  Read more

Pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's on Holy Thursday.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic

Apr 9, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of... Read more

Valletta, Malta.

Malta court authorizes seizure of €29 million in Vatican bank assets

Apr 9, 2020

By Ed Condon

A Maltese court has authorized the seizure of assets belonging to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly called... Read more

Governor Laura Kelly delivers her inaugural speech is front of the steps of the Kansas State Capitol building, Jan 2019.

Kansas limits Easter church services to 10 people or less

Apr 9, 2020

The state of Kansas is limiting religious services to no more than ten people for Easter as part of measures... Read more

Cashiers ring up groceries for customers at the Local Market Foods store in Chicago, Illinois, on April 8, 2020.

Low-wage workers ‘first to suffer’ in economic collapse, Catholic labor advocates say 

Apr 9, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Amid the dramatic collapse of the American labor market, Catholic labor advocates have called for a collaborative response that protects... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah.

Coronavirus victims have 'inalienable right' to priests' help, says Cardinal Sarah

Apr 9, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the coronavirus pandemic, the sick and dying cannot be denied the sacramental assistance of a priest, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more

An image of St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre from Wuhan, China courtesy of Dr. Anthony Clark.

China’s first saint was martyred on a cross in Wuhan

Apr 9, 2020

By Courtney Mares

China’s first canonized saint was martyred by suffocation on a cross in Wuhan, the epicenter of today’s coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

China & Vatican flags. Image via Shutterstock.

Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus

Apr 9, 2020

The Vatican has thanked Chinese organizations for donating medical supplies to help it combat the coronavirus.  Read more

‘It’s a trauma for our children’: How the pandemic is impacting foster kids 

Apr 9, 2020

By Mary Farrow

Foster care workers say the pandemic has put a strain on the system, and on kids.  Read more

'Troubadours' look to inject Chesterton’s joy, humor into a coronavirus-hit country

Apr 9, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

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

Apr 8, 2020

Amid limited medical supplies, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability released a statement on the sanctity of life, emphasizing that... Read more

Sign outside the Department for Health and Human Services, Washington DC.

Alabama removes disability triage guidelines after HHS complaint

Apr 8, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a disability rights case with Alabama after the state removed... Read more

Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican, March 2016.

After criminal acquittal, Cardinal Pell likely to face several civil suits

Apr 8, 2020

The High Court of Australia this week overturned Cardinal George Pell’s conviction for five alleged counts of sexual abuse, and... Read more