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Taj Mahal seen from Agra, India.

US commission faults Indian hospital's alleged religious segregation of coronavirus patients

Apr 17, 2020

Reports of an Indian hospital's segregated wards for Hindu and Muslim coronavirus patients drew concern from the U.S. Commission on... Read more

How Catholic schools scrambled to meet technology needs for distance learning

Apr 17, 2020

By Mary Farrow

It has been one month since most schools across the US closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.

Michigan governor calls abortion 'life sustaining'

Apr 17, 2020

Pro-life adovcates have criticized the governor of Michigan for calling aboriton a “life-sustaining” procedure during an interview on Thursday.  Read more

LA archdiocese to lead novena for sexual abuse healing

Apr 17, 2020

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will lead nine days of prayer and reflection for healing from sexual abuse, from April... Read more

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.

German cardinal says it’s 'high time' to restore public Masses

Apr 17, 2020

A German cardinal has said it is “high time” to restore public liturgies as the country begins to ease lockdown... Read more

Catholic Mass in a local church in Kenya.

Priest arrested in Kenya for spreading coronavirus

Apr 17, 2020

A Catholic priest in Kenya has been charged with “negligently spreading an infectious disease” after authorities allege he did not comply... Read more

A side chapel dedicated to Divine Mercy in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia.

Pope to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics

Apr 17, 2020

By Courtney Mares

On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis will offer Mass in a church containing the relics of both St. Faustina Kowalska... Read more

Pope Francis at a Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis again calls for 'justice, charity, and solidarity' after coronavirus pandemic

Apr 17, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis continued his call Friday to see the coronavirus pandemic in light of Christ’s resurrection, in a Spanish-language article... Read more

Westminster Cathedral.

Coronavirus could have a ‘catastrophic effect’ on finances of English cathedral

Apr 17, 2020

The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said.   Read more

Pope Francis celebrates a morning Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta.

The Church’s ideal is to be with the people, pope says

Apr 17, 2020

With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal... Read more

Oklahoma City Memorial. Brad Whitsitt / Shutterstock.

Archbishop Coakley to celebrate Mass on 25th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing

Apr 16, 2020

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City will celebrate Mass April 17 across the street from a memorial commemorating the 1995... Read more

Marie Miller, cover art from her album Little Dreams.

Catholic singer opens up about launching an album during coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholic singer-songwriter Marie Miller said she was not prepared for a global pandemic to coincide with the release of her... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators awaits the Supreme in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, 2016.

Out-of-state travel to Arkansas abortion clinic continues, despite coronavirus concerns

Apr 16, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Health authorities have said an emergency ban on elective abortions in Arkansas was necessary to limit the number of women... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, February 2020.

A time to examine our choices: Theologians discuss pope’s call to rethink consumption

Apr 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Pope Francis has spoken several times about the need to reevaluate cultural attitudes to community and consumption. CNA spoke to... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River, Mass.

Fall River diocese to close two schools due to coronavirus financial crisis

Apr 16, 2020

The Diocese of Fall River announced Wednesday that two of its schools will be closing after this school year due... Read more

Divine Mercy Sunday Cookies.

Getting ready for Divine Mercy Sunday at home? Here are some CNA suggestions

Apr 16, 2020

Here are some suggestions for celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, from the journalists at CNA. Read more

Novelty sign in church parking lot.

Mississippi city lifts drive-in church ban

Apr 16, 2020

The mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, has withdrawn a controversial executive order that levied fines on residents if they attended drive-in church services.  Read more

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey.

Governor 'wasn't thinking of the Bill of Rights' when banning religious meetings

Apr 16, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The governor of New Jersey said on Wednesday that he had not considered the Bill of Rights when issuing an... Read more

NY Catholic health system participating in coronavirus treatment trials

Apr 16, 2020

Catholic Health Services of Long Island is taking part in two Mayo Clinic trials designed to develop treatments for the... Read more