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Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch blasts COVID lockdowns, closing of churches
Justice Neil Gorsuch called the COVID-19 emergency orders possibly “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of... Read more
Holy Communion from the chalice reintroduced in the UK: What about the U.S.?
The bishops of England and Wales announced that the distribution of holy Communion from the chalice during Mass will resume... Read more
U.S. Catholic school growth slows after two years of notable increases, data show
The NCEA reported that Catholic school enrollment grew by 0.3% last year but remains lower than pre-pandemic levels. Read more
In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates
“The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted much of American society, including religious worship,” said a January 2023 report on the survey “Faith... Read more
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, ‘What did we learn from the pandemic?’
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Francis asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can... Read more
He was in a coma for 50 days due to COVID and was just ordained a priest
Nathanael Alberione was ordained a priest Nov. 21, after he became so sick with COVID that he didn't think he... Read more
These college students started a coffee business that was inspired by a prayer
When Madeleine Sri and Caden Bennett met as students at Benedictine College, little did they know they would become co-owners... Read more
Sunday Mass obligation re-instituted for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago
The restoration of the Sunday Mass obligation goes into effect on Nov. 26 and 27, the First Sunday of Advent. Read more
COVID setback: Public school students in some grades lost more ground than Catholic school students
More than 90% of Catholic schools held in-person learning for five days a week during the pandemic. Only about 56%... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s trial has been delayed due to COVID
The criminal trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has been delayed after the judge tested positive for... Read more
DC Catholic schools must comply with district's COVID-19 vaccination rules for students 12 and older
Parents seeking a religious exemption must now provide additional information to support their request. Read more
As Covid-19 weakens, time for Catholics in England and Wales to return to Mass, bishops say
Catholics in England and Wales should come back to Mass now that the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic have receded,... Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19
Gänswein has been in isolation since April 11, a time period that included all of the Easter Triduum and Benedict... Read more
Masks no longer necessary inside churches in Spain
Given the improvement in the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, a Royal Decree published Wednesday states that the... Read more
Grandmother challenges fine for ‘solitary prayer walk’ during COVID-19 lockdown
‘I’m taking a stand to protect fundamental freedoms for all people,’ said Rosa Lalor. Read more
Pope Francis marks two years since Urbi et Orbi to end pandemic
After his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis remarked that it was the second anniversary of his offering an Urbi... Read more
Despite new law allowing hospital clergy visits, some Arizona patients can still face difficulties
A new Arizona law strengthened the ability of hospital patients to receive clergy visitors, but reports that some patients still... Read more
Chicago-area Catholic principal who defied mask mandate won't return to school, pastor says
A principal at a Catholic school who was placed on leave after he defied the Archdiocese of Chicago's mask mandate... Read more
Washington archdiocese drops mask mandate in Maryland schools
Following an outcry from parents, the Archdiocese of Washington has reportedly decided to permit its schools in Maryland to go... Read more
Parents of Washington archdiocese schoolchildren urge end to mandatory masking
Parents of children enrolled in Archdiocese of Washington schools have begun a campaign to urge the archdiocese to align mask... Read more
