Eucharist
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Father Weinandy: Pro-abortion rights Catholic politicians abuse, politicize sacraments
Dissenting Catholic politicians abuse and politicize the Eucharist when they receive the sacrament while promoting policies and actions contrary to... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics supporting abortion should not present themselves for Holy Communion
Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required for... Read more
USCCB has 'nothing in the works' on Biden and Communion
Recent reports that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops may at their spring general assembly press pro-abortion Catholic politicians not... Read more
Allentown bishop proclaims Year of the Real Presence
The bishop of Allentown, Pennsylvania has proclaimed a jubilee year to promote a greater dedication to the Holy Eucharist. Read more
Pope Francis applauds beatification of monks who died protecting the Eucharist
In his Regina Coeli address Sunday, Pope Francis applauded the beatification of six Cistercian monks who were martyred while trying... Read more
Catholic teaching on Communion applies to politicians who support abortion, too, bishop says
Catholic teaching sees the Eucharist as Christ’s transformative sacrifice on the cross and this Holy Communion must only be received... Read more
Brazilian priest who 'concelebrated' Mass with Protestant minister removed as pastor
The local bishop and the regional superior of a priest who last week attempted to concelebrate the Eucharist with a... Read more
In time of virtual worship, miracles of Eucharist point to Real Presence
A North Vancouver church might be livestreaming Masses daily, but its pastor is ensuring his flock does not forget the... Read more
Blessed Sacrament found intact after explosion at Madrid parish
Rescuers in Madrid, Spain announced last week that a consecrated host was found intact amid the rubble left behind from... Read more
The woman who lived for 60 years on the Eucharist alone
Servant of God Floripes de Jesús, better known as Lola, was a Brazilian laywoman who lived on the Eucharist alone... Read more
Analysis: Archbishop Gregory says he won’t deny Biden communion. How will Catholics respond?
Washington’s archbishop, who will be made a cardinal this weekend, told a journalist Tuesday that in his diocese, he will... Read more
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Chile Monday to renew their gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist in a letter... Read more
Beatification of Carlo Acutis: The first millennial to be declared Blessed
With the beatification of Carlo Acutis in Assisi Saturday, the Catholic Church now has its first “Blessed” who loved Super... Read more
Polish bishops: Communion in the hand acceptable amid pandemic
Poland’s bishops said Tuesday that Catholics who opt to receive Holy Communion in the hand during the pandemic “cannot be... Read more
San Francisco archbishop urges ‘devotion and love’ for Eucharist as indoor Masses resume
At an outdoor rosary rally and Mass held Oct. 3, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone encouraged Catholics to renew their... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: ‘We must return to the Eucharist’
In a letter to the leaders of the world’s episcopal conferences, the head of the Vatican’s office for worship and... Read more
Tabernacle stolen from Canadian Catholic cathedral
The Bishop of St. Catharines, Ontario is appealing for thieves to return the consecrated Host after the tabernacle was stolen... Read more
Analysis: Will anything change on pro-choice politicians and holy communion?
Can pro-choice politicians like Biden receive the Eucharist? And will anyone stop Biden if he approaches the communion line? Read more
Eucharist and tabernacle stolen from North Carolina Catholic Church
Police are appealing to the public for help and a parish is requesting prayers after a tabernacle containing the Eucharist... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ's healing love
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in... Read more
