Archive for April 21, 2020

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Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence reflected Sunday on the potential outcome of the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Catholics to develop plans... Read more

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Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip

The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more

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Elderly and disabled have same right to treatment as others amid pandemic, say bishops

Elderly and disabled coronavirus patients have the same right to life-prolonging treatment as others, the bishops of England and Wales... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Memphis priest named bishop of Alexandria 

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Robert W. Marshall as the next bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana. It is unclear when his... Read more

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Canadian archbishop offers prayers after mass shooting

The Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth in Canada has offered prayers for the victims of a weekend shooting rampage in a small... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Analysis: Can bishops lead the faithful and follow the lawmakers?

As bishops try to comply with state regulation and some local authorities insist that any religious practice should be curtailed,... Read more

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Many of Bangladesh's indigenous out of work and at risk, advocates warn

Indigenous rights groups are warning that many families in Bangladesh who have lost jobs and income because of the coronavirus... Read more

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Coronavirus hits priests’ retirement home in Missouri

Several priests located at a retirement home in Missouri have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, but those who have been... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Catholic University provost named to National Science Board

Dr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to... Read more

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Public Masses to resume in Austria May 15

Public Masses will resume in Austria from May 15, the country’s chancellor has said.  Read more

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Bans on religious gatherings cannot last indefinitely, warn law professors

Public religious services cannot be stopped “indefinitely” during the pandemic, especially when liquor stores are considered “essential” businesses, two law... Read more

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Argentine archbishop proposes measures to open country's churches amid coronavirus pandemic

An Argentine archbishop has proposed 13 measures that would aim to allow churches to reopen churches during the coronavirus pandemic... Read more

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By Perry West

Courage International moves 2020 Truth and Love Conference online

In the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Courage International has announced that it will host online its upcoming conference... Read more

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Sen. Rubio: Post-coronavirus world needs economy for the common good

When the coronavirus epidemic passes, Americans can’t simply return to their old habits, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has said.  Read more