Archive for April 9, 2020
'Troubadours' look to inject Chesterton’s joy, humor into a coronavirus-hit country
A group of five friends, and scholars of the Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton, are launching an online lecture series with... Read more
‘It’s a trauma for our children’: How the pandemic is impacting foster kids
Foster care workers say the pandemic has put a strain on the system, and on kids. Read more
Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus
The Vatican has thanked Chinese organizations for donating medical supplies to help it combat the coronavirus. Read more
China’s first saint was martyred on a cross in Wuhan
China’s first canonized saint was martyred by suffocation on a cross in Wuhan, the epicenter of today’s coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Coronavirus victims have 'inalienable right' to priests' help, says Cardinal Sarah
In the coronavirus pandemic, the sick and dying cannot be denied the sacramental assistance of a priest, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
How Catholics can be inspired by art during Holy Week
As churches and museums remain closed, Catholic artists have encouraged people to be inspired this Holy Week by finding beauty... Read more
Kansas limits Easter church services to 10 people or less
The state of Kansas is limiting religious services to no more than ten people for Easter as part of measures... Read more
Malta court authorizes seizure of €29 million in Vatican bank assets
A Maltese court has authorized the seizure of assets belonging to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly called... Read more
Low-wage workers ‘first to suffer’ in economic collapse, Catholic labor advocates say
Amid the dramatic collapse of the American labor market, Catholic labor advocates have called for a collaborative response that protects... Read more
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Holy Thursday homily, delivered April 9 at the Basilica of St. Peter. Read more
Outreach just as 'essential' as abortion, say pro-life advocates
As many abortion clinics remain open during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, pro-life sidewalk counselors argue that they too provide... Read more
Catholic groups call for ethical healthcare triage in coronavirus pandemic
Catholic healthcare and bioethics groups have called for national protocols that eschew discrimination by age or disability as patients of... Read more
Not sure about 'Triduum at Home'? Here are some CNA Holy Week suggestions
For many Catholics, this will be the first time the days of Holy Week are spent at home. If you’re... Read more
