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Emmanuel Macron.

Macron’s office hails ‘convergence’ with pope over pandemic response

Apr 22, 2020

A 45-minute phone call between Pope Francis and French president Emmanuel Macron revealed “a lot of convergence” between the two... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at his general audience in the apostolic library April 22, 2020.

On Earth Day, Pope Francis urges solidarity with most vulnerable

Apr 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Commenting on the celebration of Earth Day during his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis urged people to show solidarity with... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates a morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis: The entirety of God’s love is found in the crucifix

Apr 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The crucifix is not just a symbol or wall decoration, it is the entire expression of the love of God,... Read more

‘Where is God right now?’ How imagination can aid our faith in quarantine

Apr 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Living under coronavirus-caused quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many Catholics may find themselves unable to practice the faith in the ways... Read more

Courage International moves 2020 Truth and Love Conference online

Apr 21, 2020

By Perry West

In the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Courage International has announced that it will host online its upcoming conference... Read more

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).

Sen. Rubio: Post-coronavirus world needs economy for the common good

Apr 21, 2020

When the coronavirus epidemic passes, Americans can’t simply return to their old habits, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has said.  Read more

Closed church.

Bans on religious gatherings cannot last indefinitely, warn law professors

Apr 21, 2020

Public religious services cannot be stopped “indefinitely” during the pandemic, especially when liquor stores are considered “essential” businesses, two law... Read more

Vienna Skyline with St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria.

Public Masses to resume in Austria May 15

Apr 21, 2020

Public Masses will resume in Austria from May 15, the country’s chancellor has said.  Read more

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America. Courtesy photo.

Catholic University provost named to National Science Board

Apr 21, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to... Read more

Argentine archbishop proposes measures to open country's churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Apr 21, 2020

An Argentine archbishop has proposed 13 measures that would aim to allow churches to reopen churches during the coronavirus pandemic... Read more

Coronavirus hits priests’ retirement home in Missouri

Apr 21, 2020

Several priests located at a retirement home in Missouri have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, but those who have been... Read more

Santal people dance during a marriage ceremony.

Many of Bangladesh's indigenous out of work and at risk, advocates warn

Apr 21, 2020

Indigenous rights groups are warning that many families in Bangladesh who have lost jobs and income because of the coronavirus... Read more

Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrates Mass on Holy Thursday.

Analysis: Can bishops lead the faithful and follow the lawmakers?

Apr 21, 2020

By Ed Condon

As bishops try to comply with state regulation and some local authorities insist that any religious practice should be curtailed,... Read more

Father Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'

Apr 21, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more

 Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Halifax.

Canadian archbishop offers prayers after mass shooting

Apr 21, 2020

The Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth in Canada has offered prayers for the victims of a weekend shooting rampage in a small... Read more

Bishop Paul Mason, one of the three signatories of the bishops’ statement.

Elderly and disabled have same right to treatment as others amid pandemic, say bishops

Apr 21, 2020

Elderly and disabled coronavirus patients have the same right to life-prolonging treatment as others, the bishops of England and Wales... Read more

Fr. Robert W. Marshall. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Memphis.

Memphis priest named bishop of Alexandria 

Apr 21, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Robert W. Marshall as the next bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana. It is unclear when his... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip

Apr 21, 2020

The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence.

Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus

Apr 21, 2020

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence reflected Sunday on the potential outcome of the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Catholics to develop plans... Read more

Kansas Capitol.

Kansas governor can't single out churches in COVID rules, judge says

Apr 20, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The Kansas governor’s emergency restrictions on church services wrongly treated religious gatherings more strictly than similar activities, a federal judge... Read more