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NY Catholic health system participating in coronavirus treatment trials
Catholic Health Services of Long Island is taking part in two Mayo Clinic trials designed to develop treatments for the... Read more
Las Cruces bishop explains decision to resume public Masses, even with civic restrictions
Bishop Peter Baldacchino of the Diocese of Las Cruces said the Church is the “essential service of hope” during the... Read more
Spanish business leaders organize to support cloistered communities
A group of businessmen in Spain have joined together to help cloistered religious communities that are unable to support themselves... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. Read more
'We are the Church' - Archbishop Christophe Pierre reflects on the pandemic
Archbishop Christophe Pierre spoke with CNA about living the Catholic faith during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Joy is more than emotion, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis says
Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not just positive emotions or feeling cheerful, Pope Francis... Read more
Little Sisters retirement home sees 11 COVID-related deaths
A retirement residence run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Delaware has seen almost a dozen deaths related... Read more
'Robustly enforce' chemical abortion regulations, Congressmen tell FDA
More than 150 members of Congress have written to the Food and Drug Administration in support of continued regulation of... Read more
Las Cruces bishop first in US to resume public Masses amid pandemic
The Bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has lifted a diocesan ban on the public celebration of Mass and told... Read more
Poland considers citizen-proposed ban on abortion of those with severe disabilities
Poland's parliament will consider a citizen-initiated bill to ban abortion in cases where the unborn child has a severe abnormality,... Read more
US group calls Pakistan blocking of aid to Christians, Hindus 'reprehensible'
The U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom has called on the Pakistani government to ensure aid for the COVID-19 pandemic is... Read more
Catholic Relief Services leans on experience to fight coronavirus pandemic
As aid agencies struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic in parts of the developing world, Catholic Relief Services said it... Read more
California churches sue governor to allow public worship services amid coronavirus
Three Southern California ecclesial communities have filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, alleging that social distancing orders he imposed... Read more
Federal court says chemical abortions can continue despite Texas order
Chemical abortions in Texas will continue during the coronavirus pandemic after the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday... Read more
Justice department backs Mississippi church over drive-in services
The Justice Department is supporting a Mississippi church after local authorities fined attendees at a drive-in service during the coronavirus... Read more
Vatican creates commission to address coronavirus aftermath
The Vatican is creating a commission to provide local aid and tackle issues related to the fallout from the coronavirus... Read more
With schools closed, Spanish nun serves in COVID-hit nursing home
Sister Isabel García is a Josephine of the Most Holy Trinity religious sister who, until recently, was teaching primary school... Read more
New director named for Vatican financial watchdog authority
The Vatican has named a new director for its internal financial watchdog. Read more
Pope Francis prays for the elderly afraid of dying alone amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Brooklyn priest named bishop of Paterson, New Jersey diocese
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, appointing Brooklyn pastor Fr. Kevin J. Sweeney to be... Read more
