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Cardinal Burke thanks God for COVID-19 recovery during first public Mass
Cardinal Raymond Burke thanked God and Our Lady of Guadalupe for his recovery from COVID-19, during his first public Mass... Read more
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Notre Dame mandates COVID booster shots for all students
The University of Notre Dame will require all its students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster in order to attend... Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: ‘Temporary’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate permissible as last resort
Unvaccinated Austrians could face fines of up to $675 every three months. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to EU dies after contracting COVID-19
A cardinal said that Archbishop Giordano ‘left a lasting mark on all of us.’ Read more
Dutch Catholic bishops cancel Christmas Midnight Masses due to COVID-19 pandemic
No Catholic Masses or other parish functions will be allowed to take place after 5 p.m. Read more
Austria coronavirus lockdown: Catholic bishops tighten guidelines on church celebrations
The country went into full national lockdown on Monday Read more
English and Welsh bishops urge Catholics to renew commitment to Sunday Mass
But they acknowledged that the pandemic still posed obstacles to regular church attendance. Read more
Madison decries harsh mischaracterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinic decision
The Diocese of Madison says media, especially Fr. James Martin SJ have misrepresented its decision to not host onsite COVID-19... Read more
The Hero Art Project connects artists with families of healthcare workers lost to COVID-19
Daisy Doronilla worked as a nurse at Hudson County Correctional Center for 21 years before she died of COVID-19 on... Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
Cardinal Burke provides update on his recovery from COVID-19
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke updated his followers on his recovery from COVID-19 and thanked them for their prayers in a... Read more
Tensions rise over COVID vaccines as bishops organize Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia
Only fully vaccinated people will be permitted to attend papal events. Read more
In Philippines, 40 days of fasting and penitence aim to heal pandemic's spiritual damage
40 days of prayer and fasting in the Philippines aim to address the sufferings of the coronavirus pandemic and repent... Read more
Chicago archdiocese mandates COVID vaccination for clerics, employees
The Archdiocese of Chicago will require all archdiocesan employees and clergy to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 within the next... Read more
Palm Beach Catholic school students required to wear masks
Catholic school students in the Diocese of Palm Beach will be required to wear masks indoors for at least the... Read more
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Catholic nun appeals for help as COVID-19 cases overwhelm Manila orphanage
A Catholic nun has appealed for help as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the Hospicio de San Jose, an orphanage run by... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese encourages COVID vaccination
The Archdiocese of Mexico called Sunday on the faithful voluntarily to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but is currently not considering... Read more
Cardinal Burke off COVID-19 ventilator and back in hospital room, family says
Cardinal Burke's condition is improving, according to the latest update on his battle with COVID-19. Read more
Vaccine pass required for tourist visits to some Italian cathedrals
Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is now required for tourists who wish to visit the Duomo... Read more
Bishop Wall encourages COVID-19 vaccination, while opposing state mandates
Bishop James Wall of Gallup, New Mexico released a letter Wednesday reiterating that COVID-19 vaccines can be taken by Catholics... Read more
