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In crowded Rohingya refugee camps, social distancing presents challenges
While hand washing and social distancing have been implemented around the globe as tools to fight the spread of the... Read more
Justice Department: NYC pandemic rules can't favor protests over religious services
New York City cannot enforce coronavirus restrictions strictly on religious gatherings and leave mass public protests untouched, leading U.S. Department... Read more
Catholic Charities steps in as NYC loosens eviction restrictions
As New York City’s eviction moratorium expires for some people affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Catholic Charities has warned that... Read more
Advocates appeal for Catholic schools amid closures nationwide
At least 100 Catholic elementary and high schools across the United States will not reopen for the fall semester, with... Read more
American Solidarity Party candidate presses on to 2020 presidential election
Republicans and Democrats aren’t the only political parties finding their 2020 campaigning efforts hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
King of Spain thanks Catholic Church for charitable work during pandemic
King Felipe VI of Spain called Cardinal Juan José Omella, president of the Spanish bishops’ conference, on June 11 to... Read more
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country... Read more
Diocese of Rome offers priests free COVID-19 antibody tests
As Italy moves into a new phase of its lockdown reopening, the Diocese of Rome announced that it will offer... Read more
Coronavirus lockdown sees abortion rate drop in Mexico City
Abortion clinics in Mexico City are reporting decreases in abortion by as much as 40% due to the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Catholic priests may be feeling ‘nonessential’ during the pandemic- here’s how you can help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity... Read more
Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more
Citing COVID risk, Davenport bishop calls for release of detained migrants
Bishop Thomas Zinkula of Davenport, Iowa has written a letter to the local homeland security chief asking for the release... Read more
New South Wales worship restrictions changed after complaints of unfair treatment
Churches in New South Wales will be allowed to open with the same restrictions as other buildings, after Australian Catholics... Read more
CDC removes faith guidance discouraging choirs, shared cups
The Trump administration has removed guidance on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website which discouraged, among other... Read more
Salesians in Bogota aid poor families hard hit by COVID lockdown
Salesian ministries in Bogota, Colombia, have joined forces to feed the families of the children and young people they serve... Read more
COVID relief efforts should remember the poor, bishop says
As Congress considers additional COVID relief efforts in the coming weeks, it should focus especially on the needs of the... Read more
Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens with restrictions
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in late March due to... Read more
After Minnesota bishops plan to defy Mass restrictions, governor eases rules
The governor of Minnesota has issued an order allowing for the resumption of limited public worship gatherings, days after the... Read more
Vatican Museums will reopen June 1 as Italy opens borders to tourists
The Vatican Museums announced Saturday that it will reopen on June 1, two days before Italy opens its borders to... Read more
After Trump call to reopen churches, Catholic doctor says it can be done safely
While President Trump's call to reopen churches has become a source of national controversy, a group of Catholic doctors has... Read more
