Archive for May 6, 2020

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis speaks up for ‘harshly exploited’ agricultural workers

The coronavirus crisis can be an opportunity to recenter work on the dignity of each person, Pope Francis said in... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: ‘Jesus saves us from the darkness’

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christ’s light illuminates the darkness of sin in our world and in ourselves.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Italian teen who died in 2009 declared ‘venerable’ by Pope Francis

Pope Francis Wednesday advanced the sainthood causes of five men and women, including an Italian teenager who died of a... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

World is 'washing its hands' of Lebanon, Maronite bishop warns

Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said that the prospect of... Read more

Swiss Guards at the commemoration of the fallen with conferment in the Protomartyrs' Square in Vatican City, May 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Swiss Guards postpone swearing-in of new recruits due to coronavirus

The annual swearing-in of new Swiss Guards, which would usually take place May 6, was moved to Oct. 4 because... Read more

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With social distancing in place, Archbishop Hartmayer installed in Atlanta

Installation Masses typically see cathedrals filled to the brim with members of the Catholic faithful, with hundreds of priests attending.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Little Sisters make call for justice to Supreme Court

During a week in which the Supreme Court heard arguments via telephone for the first time, the case of the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

'It’s not just our science, it’s our compassion', Catholic nurse tells White House

A Catholic nurse shared her experience treating new coronavirus patients at a White House event for National Nurses Day on... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Analysis: The US Church is going broke. Here's why, and what it could mean

The collapsing global economy will have an enduring and dramatic impact on parishes, chanceries, and other Catholic ministries.  Read more

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By CNA Staff

Bankruptcy filing stalls case involving New Orleans Saints, archdiocese

The New Orleans archdiocese’ recent declaration of bankruptcy will freeze a court case alleging executives for the New Orleans Saints... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Flowers of the fairest: How to plant a Mary garden

Planting a Mary garden can be a way of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers this spring and summer,... Read more

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US bishops denounce racism, encourage solidarity amid coronavirus pandemic 

Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference have denounced acts of racial prejudice against Asian Americans as the world continues battling... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gómez of Los Angeles at the North American College in Rome, Sept. 16, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Coronavirus and Catholic family life: Gomez urges prayer during online town hall

Catholic families can respond to the coronavirus epidemic through prayer, connection with each other, and care for their spiritual, mental... Read more