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Priests arrested for public Mass celebrations during coronavirus shutdowns
Amid lockdowns responding to the coronavirus pandemic, at least three priests were arrested Sunday for celebrating Mass publicly, in alleged... Read more
Priests and volunteers deliver 15,000 food baskets amid coronavirus pandemic
Priests and volunteers have distributed more than 15,000 food baskets to Peruvians unable to work during the nation’s coronavirus pandemic... Read more
Pope Francis warns of a coronavirus ‘genocide’ if economy prioritized over people
In a private letter to an Argentine judge, Pope Francis is reported to have warned that government decisions to prioritize... Read more
Six sisters from same Italian convent have died, as coronavirus spreads among religious orders
Six sisters in one northern Italian convent have died of coronavirus, and nine sisters are being treated in the hospital... Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
‘So much of this is out of our control’: Pregnancy amid a pandemic
Being pregnant during a pandemic isn't easy. These expecting moms are trying to trust God as they prepare for a... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Brooklyn pastor is first Catholic priest in US known to die of coronavirus
A Brooklyn parish announced Friday the death of its pastor, Fr. Jorge Ortiz Garay, who died of coronavirus. The priest... Read more
Mass. bishop 'suspends' sacramental anointing while rescinding controversial policy
After rescinding a controversial policy concerning sacramental anointing of the sick, the bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts told priests Friday afternoon... Read more
USCCB liturgy chair: No cell phones for confession, no delegation of sacramental anointing
The chair of the U.S. bishops’ committee on liturgy wrote to U.S. bishops Friday, to clarify issues related to the... Read more
Updated: Springfield, Mass. diocese rescinds policy permitting nurses to anoint
A Massachusetts diocese authorized a change to norms for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, permitting a nurse,... Read more
As dioceses face coronavirus money woes, Knights of Columbus offer line of credit
The Knights of Columbus have offered a $1 million line of credit to Catholic dioceses to help dioceses and parishes... Read more
Abortion groups challenge Texas' coronavirus-driven elective surgery ban
Texas has said that elective surgeries, including abortions, must halt to free up medical supplies for the response to the... Read more
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter's Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will... Read more
Can't go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an 'act of perfect contrition'
What is an act of perfect contrition, and how does it work? A CNA Explainer. Read more
Croatian cardinal: 'We don't know God's plans' after earthquake and coronavirus
Catholic leaders in Croatia say they don’t know God’s plans, after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the Croatian capital of... Read more
Amid coronavirus, EWTN Radio to broadcast more Masses, devotional content
At a time when Catholic Masses have been closed to the public and efforts to stem the coronavirus epidemic dominate... Read more
'Have no fear': Pope Francis calls Catholics to say 'yes' to vocations
Acknowledging that discerning God’s plan is a daunting task, the pope said that trust in the Lord can overcome our... Read more
