Archive for March 30, 2020
Pope Francis: Trust in the mercy and justice of God
Pope Francis said Monday that the Church can trust in the mercy and justice of God. Read more
USCCB domestic justice chairman welcomes coronavirus aid bill
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City issued a statement in response to the passage Friday of the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief,... Read more
Six sisters from same Italian convent have died, as coronavirus spreads among religious orders
Six sisters in one northern Italian convent have died of coronavirus, and nine sisters are being treated in the hospital... Read more
NYC mayor threatens 'permanent' closure of churches defying coronavirus ban
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday, March 27 threatened to “permanently” shut down houses of worship that... Read more
Pope Francis warns of a coronavirus ‘genocide’ if economy prioritized over people
In a private letter to an Argentine judge, Pope Francis is reported to have warned that government decisions to prioritize... Read more
During coronavirus, German cardinal opens seminary to feed homeless
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne has opened the archdiocesan seminary to feed and shelter the homeless during the coronavirus... Read more
Rome’s De Donatis is first cardinal known to have coronavirus
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, has tested positive for coronavirus. Read more
Britons rededicate England to the Blessed Virgin Mary
More than half a million people took part Sunday in the rededication of England to Our Lady Sunday, organizers have... Read more
Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed indefinitely
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre will remain closed until further notice. It is the first time in nearly 700 years... Read more
Priests arrested for public Mass celebrations during coronavirus shutdowns
Amid lockdowns responding to the coronavirus pandemic, at least three priests were arrested Sunday for celebrating Mass publicly, in alleged... Read more
Dioceses announce staff cuts, but federal aid could help
As Catholic dioceses and parishes begin to cut staff during the coronavirus pandemic, they could be eligible for unprecedented federal... Read more
UK government reverses policy yet again, will allow at-home medical abortions
Amid the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and strict social distancing orders in the United Kingdom, the UK government has... Read more
Priests and volunteers deliver 15,000 food baskets amid coronavirus pandemic
Priests and volunteers have distributed more than 15,000 food baskets to Peruvians unable to work during the nation’s coronavirus pandemic... Read more
