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‘We’re in unknown territory’: Uncertainty follows parish and diocesan employee layoffs
Parish and diocesan employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic aren't sure if they'll be rehired, or... Read more
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more
Dominican priest, microbiologist sees hope for possible coronavirus treatment
In a recent blog post Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., S.T.D, Ph.D., said he sees reason to hope that the drug... Read more
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
As the British Parliament's permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticized the law, pointing to... Read more
Nautical ministry helps abused Filipino sailors amid coronavirus
Last year, a maritime charity rescued a group of migrant workers from an abusive situation aboard a fishing vessel in... Read more
Boise bishop bans 'ad orientem' posture in 'ordinary form' Masses
The Bishop of Boise told priests last month that Mass in the diocese should not be celebrated in the ad... Read more
Did China use slave labor to keep factories open during coronavirus?
Chinese authorities have been accused of forcing Muslim Uyghurs to work in factories as the coronavirus pandemic spread in the... Read more
Can I confess? Or be anointed? Here’s what’s suspended -or not- in your diocese
Many bishops have now also taken steps to limit or suspend access to the sacraments due to the coronavirus. Here’s... Read more
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Coronavirus keeps volunteers away, but Arkansas Catholic Charities plans help for tornado victims
An EF3 tornado blew through Jonesboro, Arkansas, this week, and although no deaths have been reported, Catholic Charities of Arkansas... Read more
Kentucky AG aims to declare abortion 'non-essential' under coronavirus bans
Kentucky’s attorney general has joined the national controversy over whether abortion clinics can continue to operate at a time when... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops cancel annual pilgrimage, but mayor reportedly goes ahead
Local media in Nicaragua are reporting that despite the nation’s bishops’ conference suspending Mass and prohibiting large gatherings, the mayor... Read more
Maine priest encourages 'Pine Sunday' where there are no palms
With public Masses cancelled across the United States, ahead of Palm Sunday this weekend, some Maine Catholics are being encouraged... Read more
How college students can spend their time during the coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has led colleges across the country to close their dorms, and offer classes online. As students return... Read more
Indian bishop condemns 'shocking' disinfectant spray of migrant workers
A bishop in India has condemned the spraying of migrant workers and their children with disinfectant, after a video posted... Read more
Texas coronavirus abortion rule back in effect, after court grants stay
A Texas order prohibiting most abortions during the novel coronavirus pandemic is temporarily back in effect, after the Fifth U.S.... Read more
English bishop 'shocked' by permission for at-home medical abortions
The British government’s plans to allow women to have early abortions at home without medical supervision during the coronavirus crisis... Read more
Church in Mexico calls for national day of penance
The bishops of Mexico have designated April 3, the Friday of Passion Week, as a National Day of Penance amid... Read more
