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Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
‘So much of this is out of our control’: Pregnancy amid a pandemic
Being pregnant during a pandemic isn't easy. These expecting moms are trying to trust God as they prepare for a... Read more
HHS clarifies protections for coronavirus patients with disabilities
“In this time of emergency, the laudable goal of providing care quickly and efficiently must be guided by the fundamental... Read more
During coronavirus, Rome's homeless find refuge near the Vatican
Along the edge of Bernini’s colonnade, the semi-circular rows of columns which wrap St. Peter’s Square in Rome, many homeless... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
EWTN’s Warsaw: Network can be a ‘lifeline’ during pandemic
In a March 26 interview, EWTN’s Michael Warsaw said that the organization’s ministry is more urgent than ever. Read more
'A surge of hope': The fight to keep crisis pregnancy centers open
Facing limited hours and a shortage of supplies, crisis pregnancy centers are working and praying with pregnant women, helping any... Read more
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Brooklyn pastor is first Catholic priest in US known to die of coronavirus
A Brooklyn parish announced Friday the death of its pastor, Fr. Jorge Ortiz Garay, who died of coronavirus. The priest... Read more
Mass. bishop 'suspends' sacramental anointing while rescinding controversial policy
After rescinding a controversial policy concerning sacramental anointing of the sick, the bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts told priests Friday afternoon... Read more
USCCB liturgy chair: No cell phones for confession, no delegation of sacramental anointing
The chair of the U.S. bishops’ committee on liturgy wrote to U.S. bishops Friday, to clarify issues related to the... Read more
How CRS is helping refugees amid coronavirus
There are nearly 700,000 refugees living in close quarters in the world's largest refugee settlements in Bangladesh, making them vulnerable... Read more
House passes coronavirus relief bill, Trump signs into law
The House on Friday passed the $2 trillion relief package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the third major piece of... Read more
Updated: Springfield, Mass. diocese rescinds policy permitting nurses to anoint
A Massachusetts diocese authorized a change to norms for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, permitting a nurse,... Read more
As dioceses face coronavirus money woes, Knights of Columbus offer line of credit
The Knights of Columbus have offered a $1 million line of credit to Catholic dioceses to help dioceses and parishes... Read more
Homeless in Madrid write letters of encouragement to coronavirus patients
The residents of a homeless shelter in Madrid run by Diocesan Caritas have written letters of support to patients hospitalized... Read more
Dioceses permit meat on Lent Fridays due to coronavirus
Several dioceses across the United States have dispensed Catholics from the canonical requirement to abstain from meat on Fridays during... Read more
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi... Read more
Abortion groups challenge Texas' coronavirus-driven elective surgery ban
Texas has said that elective surgeries, including abortions, must halt to free up medical supplies for the response to the... Read more
