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Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
As the British Parliament's permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticized the law, pointing to... Read more
Boise bishop bans 'ad orientem' posture in 'ordinary form' Masses
The Bishop of Boise told priests last month that Mass in the diocese should not be celebrated in the ad... Read more
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Kentucky AG aims to declare abortion 'non-essential' under coronavirus bans
Kentucky’s attorney general has joined the national controversy over whether abortion clinics can continue to operate at a time when... Read more
How college students can spend their time during the coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has led colleges across the country to close their dorms, and offer classes online. As students return... Read more
Pope Francis prays the Church will welcome the homeless during coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that... Read more
Britons rededicate England to the Blessed Virgin Mary
More than half a million people took part Sunday in the rededication of England to Our Lady Sunday, organizers have... Read more
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
