Archive for April 2, 2020
‘We’re in unknown territory’: Uncertainty follows parish and diocesan employee layoffs
Parish and diocesan employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic aren't sure if they'll be rehired, or... Read more
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more
China owes ‘apology and compensation’ for coronavirus, says cardinal
Poor countries are suffering from the coronavirus because of the Chinese Communist Party’s negligence and repression, a cardinal from Burma... Read more
Recalling St John Paul II’s seven visits to the United States
St. John Paul II was the most traveled pope in history, logging some 700,000 miles and visiting nearly 130 countries. Read more
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death
Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St.... Read more
Damage to miraculous crucifix during pope's blessing 'not serious'
The 16th-century crucifix which was present in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing last week was... Read more
Cardinal urges that amid coronavirus the poor be released from 'tomb' of loans, debt
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity for the wealthy, and wealthy countries, to forgive the debt of poor persons and... Read more
Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests
Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more
Philippines parish cancels planned 'online general absolution'
A parish in the Philippines has canceled an “online general absolution.” Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon... Read more
Spatula baseball: L’Arche ‘leans into creativity’ during lockdown
Faced with quarantines and stay-at-home orders, the four houses of L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (GWDC) were forced to adjust to... Read more
Australian High Court to issue Cardinal Pell decision next week
The Australian High Court announced Thursday that a decision would be issued in the case Pell v. The Crown on April 7... Read more
Texas AG: Planned Parenthood not singled out by coronavirus order
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has disputed Planned Parenthood’s claim that the state targeted abortion clinics in an order prohibiting... Read more
What does a traveling evangelist do during the coronavirus lockdown?
One Catholic evangelist said that lessons he’s learning about online evangelization during the coronavirus pandemic could make some Catholic ministries... Read more
Catholic University makes vaccine work free for coronavirus research
An expert research professor on vaccines at the Catholic University of America is working with the university to make his... Read more
Statue of Christ carrying the cross will process Holy Wednesday in Caracas
The statue of the Nazarene of Saint Paul will be processed April 8 through the streets of Caracas to help... Read more
