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Kansas governor can't single out churches in COVID rules, judge says
The Kansas governor’s emergency restrictions on church services wrongly treated religious gatherings more strictly than similar activities, a federal judge... Read more
Faith in the 'back row'- An interview with Chris Arnade
Below is an excerpt, edited and condensed, from CNA’s interview with Chris Arnade. Read more
Why you should remember the missions when you miss the sacraments
Many U.S. Catholics have limited or no access to the sacraments during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing to many parishes a... Read more
Capitol Hill parish takes adoration to the streets for Divine Mercy Sunday
As many Catholics marked Divine Mercy Sunday at home, one parish in Washington, D.C., found a way to bring the... Read more
Updated: Three states' coronavirus abortion bans remain after court interventions
Eight states that have enacted temporary bans on abortion during the coronavirus pandemic are contending with legal challenges, and judges... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference calls governor's abortion stance 'removed from reality'
The Michigan Catholic Conference has condemned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent claim that abortion is “life sustaining.” Read more
After receiving hundreds of requests, bishops to entrust Italy to Mary
After receiving more than 300 letters during the coronavirus pandemic, the Italian bishops will entrust the nation to Mary’s protection... Read more
Tabernacle desecrated during South African cathedral robbery
The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, South Africa, was vandalized on Saturday and the tabernacle desecrated. Read more
Pope Francis postpones World Youth Day and Meeting of Families due to coronavirus
Pope Francis has decided to postpone by one year World Youth Day and the World Meeting of Families, according to... Read more
Brazilian Supreme Court to consider legalizing abortion in Zika cases
On Friday, Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court will hold a virtual hearing to consider whether to decriminalize abortion for pregnant women... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer opens the door to freedom through the Holy Spirit
Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfill God's will, Pope Francis said in his... Read more
Advocates lament exclusion of those with criminal records from business loan program
After receiving more than 1.6 million applications, a key part of the US government’s economic response to the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Divine Mercy Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in... Read more
Beware of the virus of ‘selfish indifference’, says pope on Divine Mercy Sunday
Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after the coronavirus crisis, that of “selfish indifference”, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pro-life leaders call for coronavirus vaccine without abortion ties
Development of an effective, safe and widely available vaccine for the novel coronavirus is deeply important, but its development should... Read more
Catholic Relief Services: Don’t forget migrants, refugees amid pandemic
Catholic Relief Services has called for additional protections for migrants, refugees and homeless populations as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Read more
St. Camillus de Lellis: Patron saint of hospitals, nurses, and the sick
St. Camillus de Lellis turned from a life as a soldier and gambler to become a priest and the founder... Read more
Vatican congregation to send ventilators to Syria and Holy Land
A Vatican Congregation has announced that it is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus... Read more
Amid coronavirus, Catholic psychologists provide a frame for suicide prevention
As health experts predict an increase in suicidal tendencies amid the coronavirus, Catholic professionals have outlined how to seek help... Read more
Pope prays for those caring for disabled patients amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday. Read more
