Archive for April 14, 2020
Updated: Call claiming to be pope was 'a prank,' sister says
Sister Angel Bipendu told CNA Tuesday that the call she received on Holy Saturday claiming to be from Pope Francis... Read more
Remain faithful in uncertain times, urges Pope Francis
In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to remain faithful to the Lord rather than to seek our own... Read more
Macron echoes pope’s call for debt relief amid pandemic
French President Emmanuel Macron has echoed Pope Francis’ call for debt relief for the world’s poorest countries amid the coronavirus... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of Easter storms
The bishops of the United States have offered their prayers in solidarity with victims after 30 people were killed by severe... Read more
Justice Department to act on unfair religious restrictions during coronavirus
The Justice Department (DOJ) has promised to act on any abuses against religious freedom after some state and local governments sought... Read more
One year after the fire, a French priest's tribute to Notre-Dame
For Fr. Pierre Amar, Notre-Dame de Paris has always been a masterpiece, “the very example of supreme beauty,” but now... Read more
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
'The culture wars are real,' Cardinal Pell says in new interview
Cardinal George Pell has said culture wars and anti-Catholic sentiment could have played a part in the decision of Victoria... Read more
Pro-life counselors 'singled out' for coronavirus enforcement, lawsuit alleges
Lawyers have filed suit against the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, for enforcing public health restrictions in an allegedly discriminatory... Read more
In New York, former Catholic nursing home opens as COVID rehab center
A former Catholic nursing home in New York state is set to open as a rehabilitation center for coronavirus (COVID-19)... Read more
Judge rules abortion access outweighs efforts to fight coronavirus
A federal judge said on Easter Sunday that the state of Alabama cannot move to limit abortion procedures through measures... Read more
US bishops join Pope Francis' call for global ceasefire to counter coronavirus
The U.S. bishops have echoed Pope Francis’ call for a global ceasefire to help defend vulnerable populations from the COVID-19... Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern for New Yorkers amid coronavirus
Pope Francis phoned Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York Tuesday to express his concern for the people of New York... Read more
