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Congress passes coronavirus aid bill
Congress has passed a second bill responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including paid leave for coronavirus-related reasons for many Americans. Read more
How a chaplain brings Christ to patients at Rome’s ‘Covid Hospital 1’
“When people need us, we satisfy their need for God,” said Fr. Cesare Pluchinotta, a chaplain in Rome’s primary hospital... Read more
Why have Mass with no one there?
With public liturgies suspended in over 100 dioceses across the United States, CNA spoke to experts about the power and... Read more
Pope Francis encourages small acts of love during coronavirus quarantine
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who have died from coronavirus
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday for all the people who have died from the coronavirus, including medical staff who have... Read more
‘Bless me, Father - but from 6 feet away!’ Coronavirus and confession
Demand for confessions at St. Mary’s in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, has always been high: it’s a centrally-located church with convenient,... Read more
Pittsburgh procession will ask for divine protection from coronavirus
Fr. Nick Vaskov wanted to do something. He wanted to invoke God’s protection against the pandemic of the coronavirus, and... Read more
How are Catholics coping with school closures?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused Catholic schools across the United States to close. With no clear timeline for when they... Read more
Coronavirus and the collection basket: Parishes feel quarantine cash crunch
Some parishes, especially those serving poor communities, have already begun feeling a financial pinch as they lose access to in-person... Read more
Do we have Mass? Coronavirus closures and dispensations in US dioceses
CNA's rolling coverage of restrictions and special measures taken by dioceses, organized by province, and the status of public Masses... Read more
Primate of All Ireland calls for ‘outpouring of works of mercy’ on St. Patrick’s Day
“In Ireland we have a strong tradition that God is at our side in time of trouble,” Archbishop Eamon Martin,... Read more
French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions... Read more
Pope Francis prays for elderly, alone and scared during coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for the elderly, who are suffering from isolation, loneliness, and fear during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
In Italy, at least 10 priests are dead of coronavirus, and 1 bishop is recovering
At least ten priests have died in Italy after contracting COVID-19. More than half of them were from the Diocese... Read more
How, and why, to watch Mass online during coronavirus
With public Masses suspended in many U.S. dioceses due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many bishops have suggested that Catholics watch a... Read more
Do coronavirus closings violate religious liberty? A religious freedom expert weighs in
As more government leaders will soon face tough decisions in the face of a spreading pandemic, the president of the... Read more
How should healthcare be distributed when hospitals are overwhelmed?
As there are concerns over the ability of the healthcare system to manage the coronavirus pandemic, discussions are being had... Read more
French bishop tests positive for coronavirus after Vatican visit
A French bishop who visited the Vatican last week has tested positive for coronavirus, his diocese announced Monday. Read more
Washington Catholic priest is first in US known to be diagnosed with coronavirus
A priest in the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, is the first U.S. priest known to be diagnosed with COVID-19, the... Read more
Pope Francis makes walking prayer pilgrimage for coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis on Sunday took a brief walking pilgrimage in the city of Rome, and prayed for an end to... Read more
