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Little Sisters of the Poor ramping up protections for elderly over coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Nursing care facilities around the country are ramping up efforts to protect their residents from COVID-19. One religious order told... Read more

A priest signs the forehead of a child as catholics take part in the Ash Wednesday celebration at the St. Patrick cathedral in Maiduguri on February 26, 2020.

Nigerian priest: ‘I want the world to know of the suffering of our people’ 

Mar 11, 2020

By Matt Hadro

“The underlying point of all these attacks is to drive away any Western ideology, Western form of living, and institute... Read more

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's message during coronavirus pandemic

Mar 11, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus... Read more

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral in Broome, Australia.

Australian bishop steps aside during Vatican abuse investigation

Mar 11, 2020

Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders of Broome has temporarily stepped back from his duties following allegations of historical sexual abuse. The Vatican... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 11, 2020.

Pope Francis offers Mass for prisoners after Italian prison riots

Mar 11, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Following prison riots in Italy, Pope Francis offered Mass for prisoners and persecuted Christians on Wednesday during his livestreamed daily... Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address via video livestream March 11, 2020.

Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice

Mar 11, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of... Read more

Cemetery outside the Amakusa Christian Museum in Amakusa, Japan.

Amid coronavirus, public Masses suspended in most Japanese dioceses

Mar 11, 2020

More dioceses in Japan have shut down Mass for the coming weeks in response to the ongoing outbreak of the... Read more

A depiction of the Fourteen Holy Helpers from Bavaria, 19th century, restored by Alois Liebwein. Public domain.

The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague saints for a time of coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020

By Mary Farrow

By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at... Read more

Supporters of Cardinal Pell gathered outside the High Court in Canberra, Australia.

Pell’s lawyers make final case in High Court appeal

Mar 10, 2020

The legal team for Cardinal George Pell laid out their case for appeal before Australia’s High Court Wednesday.  Read more

Clients and volunteers at the Fr. McKenna Center in Washington, D.C.

Washington DC homeless shelter serves the poor despite coronavirus fears

Mar 10, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S., one Catholic organization is trying to protect a population that is particularly... Read more

Archbishop Bernie Hebda.

Hebda 'confounded' by 'Abortion Providers Appreciation Day' celebrations

Mar 10, 2020

By JD Flynn

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul both celebrated March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day.” Minnesota’s archbishop said... Read more

The flags of the People's Republic of China and of Vatican City.

Chinese campaigns to control Christianity worsened in 2019, watchdog says

Mar 10, 2020

The Chinese government’s campaign to develop “religion with Chinese characteristics” has increased persecution of the country’s Christians, the human rights... Read more

Australian Cardinal George Pell is escorted in handcuffs from the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne on August 21, 2019.

Pell hearing to begin in Australia’s high court

Mar 10, 2020

Australia’s High Court will hear this week arguments in the final appeal of Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted in... Read more

St. Peter's Square following the announcement of a confirmed Covid-19 case on March 6, 2020.

Pontifical Academy of Life assembly attendee tested positive for coronavirus

Mar 10, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Pontifical Academy of Life said Tuesday that only one attendee of a Vatican conference held in Rome ten days... Read more

Entrance of The Organization of American States (OAS or OEA) in Washington, D.C.

OAS Secretary General backs 'essential' right to life

Mar 10, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States has drawn praise from pro-life leaders after saying it is “essential” that... Read more

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Sen. Sasse calls for Justice Department to investigate PornHub

Mar 10, 2020

Senator Ben Sasse called on the Attorney General to investigate the website Pornhub on Monday. The senator said the site had promoted videos... Read more

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo.

'We will take to the streets': Cardinal demands answers over 2019 Easter bombings

Mar 10, 2020

Cardinal Malcom Ranjith of Colombo has said he will lead public protests if the Sri Lankan government fails to produce... Read more

Krakow.

Polish archbishop: Not praying in churches during coronavirus outbreak 'unthinkable'

Mar 10, 2020

The president of the Polish bishops' conference has asked for an increase in the number of Sunday Masses said in... Read more

Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg.

Women deacons possible after 'Synodal Way,' says German bishops' chairman

Mar 10, 2020

The new chairman of the German bishops’ conference has said that calling for the ordination of women could be a... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica and square closed to public March 10, 2020.

Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public

Mar 10, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus, Courtney Mares

The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy... Read more