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Kansas limits Easter church services to 10 people or less
The state of Kansas is limiting religious services to no more than ten people for Easter as part of measures... Read more
Low-wage workers ‘first to suffer’ in economic collapse, Catholic labor advocates say
Amid the dramatic collapse of the American labor market, Catholic labor advocates have called for a collaborative response that protects... Read more
Coronavirus victims have 'inalienable right' to priests' help, says Cardinal Sarah
In the coronavirus pandemic, the sick and dying cannot be denied the sacramental assistance of a priest, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
China’s first saint was martyred on a cross in Wuhan
China’s first canonized saint was martyred by suffocation on a cross in Wuhan, the epicenter of today’s coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus
The Vatican has thanked Chinese organizations for donating medical supplies to help it combat the coronavirus. Read more
‘It’s a trauma for our children’: How the pandemic is impacting foster kids
Foster care workers say the pandemic has put a strain on the system, and on kids. Read more
'Troubadours' look to inject Chesterton’s joy, humor into a coronavirus-hit country
A group of five friends, and scholars of the Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton, are launching an online lecture series with... Read more
Catholic non-profit highlights dignity of people with disabilities amid coronavirus
Amid limited medical supplies, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability released a statement on the sanctity of life, emphasizing that... Read more
Alabama removes disability triage guidelines after HHS complaint
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a disability rights case with Alabama after the state removed... Read more
Team of young Chicago priests answer the call to anoint COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Chicago has assembled a team of 24 priest volunteers— all under age 60, and without pre-existing medical... Read more
With Supreme Court hearings on hiatus, Catholic groups may face wait for justice
After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Supreme Court to postpone oral arguments in cases scheduled in March and April, several Catholic... Read more
Retired Scripture professor is first priest known to die in Rome of coronavirus
Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet is believed to be the first priest to die of the coronavirus in Rome. Two other... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce donations for food banks amid coronavirus
The Knights of Columbus announced this week that the organization will donate over $1 million to food pantries throughout the... Read more
Circuit court upholds Texas ban on elective abortions during coronavirus
A Texas state restriction of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic was upheld by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals... Read more
Pray-At-Home: How two women were confirmed hours before NYC shut down
How two women were confirmed as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York City. Read more
Ponder Christ’s Passion amid the coronavirus crisis, pope urges
Meditating on Christ's Passion can help us as we struggle with questions about God and suffering during the coronavirus crisis,... Read more
Bishops can do more to provide sacraments despite coronavirus fears, open letter claims
In the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, the nationwide shutdown of Catholic churches has halted regular Mass attendance and impeded... Read more
Saving elderly from coronavirus ‘a priority,’ Vatican’s laity dicastery says
During the coronavirus pandemic, saving the elderly must be just as important as saving others, the Vatican’s Laity, Family, and... Read more
Arlington diocese offers virtual pilgrimage for Holy Thursday
With churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage... Read more
Christian leaders united in support of Oklahoma abortion order
Catholic dioceses in Oklahoma joined other Christian leaders on Monday to ask a federal court to let stand a state... Read more
