Archive for May 21, 2020
Bishops respond to England's new ‘opt out’ organ donation system
A new law treating all adults in England as potential organ donors unless they opt out “potentially undermines the concept... Read more
US fertility rates fall again, and coronavirus could make it worse
The birth rate in the United States fell to a record low last year, with the fewest babies being born... Read more
Pope Francis says missions should facilitate encounter with Christ, not complicate it
Missionary work is a cooperation with the Holy Spirit to bring people to Christ; it does not benefit from overcomplicated... Read more
Around the globe, Catholics hope papal Mass online will continue
After the Vatican stopped livestreaming Pope Francis’ daily Masses this week, Catholics from around the world have urged the pope... Read more
Canceled for COVID-19, Rome’s March for Life to ‘connect’ online
With restrictions still in place to control the transmission of the coronavirus, Rome’s annual pro-life march will take place online... Read more
Planned Parenthood coronavirus loans could face DOJ investigation
More than two dozen senators asked the attorney general on Thursday to investigate Planned Parenthood affiliates that have received emergency... Read more
Chicago police fine Pentecostal churches for violating 10-person limit
Three churches in Chicago have been fined after defying an order banning services of more than 10 people on Sunday,... Read more
Mexican priest who survived COVID: God acts in the midst of suffering
When Fr. Antonio Pérez Hernández was recently hospitalized with COVID-19, he said he was able to witness firsthand how God... Read more
Archbishop Hebda: Catholics ‘depend on the Eucharist,’ and Masses will resume
The day after announcing that parishes in Minnesota can ignore a statewide order on religious gatherings, the Archbishop of St.... Read more
