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'No higher calling': Lipinski says he is proud of pro-life record
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) conceded his primary race on Wednesday, saying that he stood by his pro-life principles even if... Read more
New Zealand legalizes abortion
New Zealand’s House of Representatives passed the Abortion Legislation Bill on March 18, legalizing abortion throughout the first 20 weeks... Read more
At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19
Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
On St. Joseph's feast, Italy to pray rosary for protection from coronavirus
On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary... Read more
Fort Worth diocese will distribute Communion outside after Masses
Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth issued a pastoral letter March 18 detailing directives for the celebration of Mass during... Read more
Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
As much of the world faces quarantines, social distancing, and “shelter in place” orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics have... Read more
Medjugorje 'visionary' says monthly apparitions have come to an end
A woman who claims to be a visionary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje has... Read more
Congress passes coronavirus aid bill
Congress has passed a second bill responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including paid leave for coronavirus-related reasons for many Americans. Read more
How a chaplain brings Christ to patients at Rome’s ‘Covid Hospital 1’
“When people need us, we satisfy their need for God,” said Fr. Cesare Pluchinotta, a chaplain in Rome’s primary hospital... Read more
Most people think of 'the pope,' not 'God,' when they hear 'Catholic'
A survey, published Tuesday, found that over half of respondents thought of either “the pope,” “Pope Francis,” or “Pope John Paul II,”... Read more
Former French priest convicted of sexual abuse of minors
Bernard Preynat, a former priest of the Archdiocese of Lyon, was convicted and sentenced by a civil court Monday for... Read more
Lipinski loses primary
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), one of the last pro-life Democrats in Congress, lost his primary election to pro-abortion challenger Marie... Read more
Why have Mass with no one there?
With public liturgies suspended in over 100 dioceses across the United States, CNA spoke to experts about the power and... Read more
Everyone is in debt to God's mercy, Pope Francis says
Showing and receiving God’s mercy are central aspects of Christian life – and everyone is in debt to God for... Read more
Pope Francis encourages small acts of love during coronavirus quarantine
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who have died from coronavirus
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday for all the people who have died from the coronavirus, including medical staff who have... Read more
‘Bless me, Father - but from 6 feet away!’ Coronavirus and confession
Demand for confessions at St. Mary’s in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, has always been high: it’s a centrally-located church with convenient,... Read more
Pittsburgh procession will ask for divine protection from coronavirus
Fr. Nick Vaskov wanted to do something. He wanted to invoke God’s protection against the pandemic of the coronavirus, and... Read more
How are Catholics coping with school closures?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused Catholic schools across the United States to close. With no clear timeline for when they... Read more
Coronavirus and the collection basket: Parishes feel quarantine cash crunch
Some parishes, especially those serving poor communities, have already begun feeling a financial pinch as they lose access to in-person... Read more
