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Pope Francis in an April 3 Easter message.

'In the risen Jesus, life conquered death,' Pope Francis says in Holy Week video

Apr 3, 2020

Pope Francis on Friday sent a video message to Catholics around the world, urging them amid the global coronavirus pandemic... Read more

Doctor with a clipboard.

Coronavirus crisis cannot justify discrimination, bishops say

Apr 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic does not justify abandoning medical ethics, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops told medical professionals in... Read more

Closed church.

Analysis: Policy and pastoral leadership in a time of crisis

Apr 3, 2020

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

Bishops are struggling to adjust to the pastoral emergency which has accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. The results have been mixed.  Read more

Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist.

Jesus, livestreamed: Priests, bishops to offer 40 Hours Devotion via Facebook Live 

Apr 3, 2020

By Mary Farrow

When the plague struck the Italian city of Milan and the surrounding area in the 1570s, St. Charles Borromeo, then... Read more

Pope Francis prays during Mass in Casa Santa Marta April 2, 2020.

Pope Francis: Reflect on the seven sorrows of Mary, our Mother

Apr 3, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

It is good to think about the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who freely accepted her calling to... Read more

Prof. Venigalla Rao.

Catholic University makes vaccine work free for coronavirus research

Apr 2, 2020

By Matt Hadro

An expert research professor on vaccines at the Catholic University of America is working with the university to make his... Read more

Chris Stefanick. Courtesy photo.

What does a traveling evangelist do during the coronavirus lockdown?

Apr 2, 2020

By Perry West

One Catholic evangelist said that lessons he’s learning about online evangelization during the coronavirus pandemic could make some Catholic ministries... Read more

Planned Parenthood Location.

Texas AG: Planned Parenthood not singled out by coronavirus order

Apr 2, 2020

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has disputed Planned Parenthood’s claim that the state targeted abortion clinics in an order prohibiting... Read more

Eileen Schofield working on her art, including designs she creates as a paid employee of L'Arche GWDC.

Spatula baseball: L’Arche ‘leans into creativity’ during lockdown

Apr 2, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Faced with quarantines and stay-at-home orders, the four houses of L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (GWDC) were forced to adjust to... Read more

Cardinale Zuppi prays at a cemetery in San Girolamo della Certosa.

Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests

Apr 2, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more

Cardinal Luis Tagle, now the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, at a Holy See press briefing, Oct. 9, 2015.

Cardinal urges that amid coronavirus the poor be released from 'tomb' of loans, debt

Apr 2, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity for the wealthy, and wealthy countries, to forgive the debt of poor persons and... Read more

President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China.

China owes ‘apology and compensation’ for coronavirus, says cardinal

Apr 2, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Poor countries are suffering from the coronavirus because of the Chinese Communist Party’s negligence and repression, a cardinal from Burma... Read more

Crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus

Apr 2, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more

‘We’re in unknown territory’: Uncertainty follows parish and diocesan employee layoffs 

Apr 2, 2020

By Mary Farrow

Parish and diocesan employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic aren't sure if they'll be rehired, or... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in the Casa Santa Marta April 1, 2020.

Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis

Apr 2, 2020

Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more

Father Nicanor Austriaco, O.P.

Dominican priest, microbiologist sees hope for possible coronavirus treatment

Apr 1, 2020

By Mary Farrow

In a recent blog post Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., S.T.D, Ph.D., said he sees reason to hope that the drug... Read more

Nautical ministry helps abused Filipino sailors amid coronavirus

Apr 1, 2020

By Perry West

Last year, a maritime charity rescued a group of migrant workers from an abusive situation aboard a fishing vessel in... Read more

Factory in Shenzhen, China.

Did China use slave labor to keep factories open during coronavirus?

Apr 1, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Chinese authorities have been accused of forcing Muslim Uyghurs to work in factories as the coronavirus pandemic spread in the... Read more

Image of a confessional.

Can I confess? Or be anointed? Here’s what’s suspended -or not- in your diocese

Apr 1, 2020

Many bishops have now also taken steps to limit or suspend access to the sacraments due to the coronavirus. Here’s... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in an empty St. Peter's Square during a holy hour and extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing, March 27, 2020.

Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more