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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
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus fears
Pope Francis Thursday prayed for everyone who is fearful of the future because of the coronavirus outbreak, asking the Lord... Read more
First bishop known to die of coronavirus was missionary in Ethiopia
The Italian bishop of a missionary region of Ethiopia is the first Catholic bishop known to have died of the... Read more
UK groups push for 'emergency contraception' expansion amid coronavirus outbreak
While the U.K. government has quickly backed away from rules allowing women to complete a medical abortion at home during... Read more
At Fatima, 24 countries consecrated to Jesus and Mary amid the coronavirus pandemic
Twenty-four countries on Wednesday were consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the... Read more
Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis' ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from... Read more
A sickness and a silver crown: How Saint Louis University survived the cholera epidemic of 1849
In the basement of St. Francis Xavier College Church on the campus of Saint Louis University stands a statue of... Read more
CDF issues new Eucharistic prefaces, optional saint feasts for extraordinary form of Roman rite
On Wednesday the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued two decrees giving new Eucharistic prefaces and provision for... Read more
Bishop Steven Raica to follow Bishop Baker as head of Birmingham diocese
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Baker of Birmingham, Alabama, nominating Bishop Steven J. Raica of the... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Church's pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis leads Christians in global Our Father for God's mercy amid coronavirus
Pope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus... Read more
