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Pope Francis offers this spiritual communion prayer during coronavirus pandemic
As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis... Read more
How to stay quarantined, stay married, and keep your friends
There are ways to build and maintain healthy relationships during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Peruvian bishop rescinds permission for confession by phone
A Peruvian bishop has rescinded permission for priests of his diocese to hear confessions by telephone, just five days after... Read more
We don't need aborted fetal tissue to fight coronavirus, say ethicists
Efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus should not be used to override ethical restrictions on the use of aborted... Read more
Coronavirus in the Holy Land: How Catholics in the Jerusalem patriarchate are coping
As Easter is approaching, the Holy Land is enduring tough times: the sacred sites are shut down because of the... Read more
Coronavirus may cause 'grave necessity' for general absolution, Vatican says
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, has said that the coronavirus pandemic may justify the use of general... Read more
NY Catholic hospital to become specialist COVID-19 center
A Catholic hospital in western New York will become the state’s first hospital entirely dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients, it... Read more
Vatican: Easter date can not be changed, despite coronavirus
The Vatican department for liturgy published guidelines Friday for bishops and priests on the celebration of Holy Week, the Triduum,... Read more
Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients and Catholics who pray for them
The Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for people with COVID-19 and for those who care for them,... Read more
'Return home' through the sacrament of confession, Pope Francis urges
Pope Francis spoke Friday about the importance of returning to God, the loving Father, in the sacrament of reconciliation. Read more
How could a market downturn affect Catholic giving? A look at the data
How might the market downturn affect how much US Catholics give to their parish and other Catholic causes? Read more
Chaplains stay the course at Madrid hospital, amid coronavirus outbreak
Spain is among the countries hardest hit by the global coronavirus pandemic; as of Thursday afternoon, more than 18,000 Spaniards... Read more
Quarantined Sunday: How can families keep the day holy when Masses are canceled?
How families can make Sunday a holy day, without being at Mass Read more
Australian bishops keep schools open as churches close
Catholic schools in Australia will remain open after pressure from the federal government and the intervention of the Archbishop of... Read more
Cardinal encourages consecrated Catholics to protect their health, and to pray
The prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life on Wednesday encouraged religious to intensify their prayer during the... Read more
“We'll remember this Lent for many years," English bishop says
The bishop of Portsmouth, England, has encouraged his flock to remain steadfast in prayer during the COVID-19 outbreak, telling Catholics... Read more
At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19
Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
On St. Joseph's feast, Italy to pray rosary for protection from coronavirus
On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary... Read more
Fort Worth diocese will distribute Communion outside after Masses
Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth issued a pastoral letter March 18 detailing directives for the celebration of Mass during... Read more
Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
As much of the world faces quarantines, social distancing, and “shelter in place” orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics have... Read more
