Archive for May 7, 2020
St. John Paul II’s parents’ sainthood cause has officially opened
The sainthood causes of St. John Paul II’s parents were formally opened in Poland Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Pass down the history of our salvation’
It is important for Catholics to remember the whole of salvation history, and our belonging to the people of God’s... Read more
Cincinnati auxiliary bishop resigns after failing to act on allegations
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer, who was accused in August of failing... Read more
Marian basilica offers daily Eucharistic blessing of Rome under lockdown
A Eucharistic blessing of the city of Rome has been offered each day from the doorstep of Rome’s largest Marian... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Italy from May 18
Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the... Read more
Senior nurse says prayer life is essential during COVID-19 crisis
A Catholic nurse said the coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges she has never encountered before—and that a prayer life is... Read more
Cardinal Pell 'surprised' by Royal Commission findings
Cardinal George Pell has expressed his “surprise” at newly released findings of an Australian investigation, which concluded that the cardinal... Read more
Bishops: Our Lady of America not 'objective private revelation'
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said Thursday that the alleged visions and revelations known as “Our Lady of... Read more
Illinois churches may not fully reopen for a year as White House shelves CDC plan
The governor of Illinois has said he will continue to ban public gatherings of more than 50 people—including religious services—until... Read more
Cardinal Sarah says he did not sign letter claiming coronavirus exploited for one-world government
The prefect of the Church’s dicastery for liturgy and sacraments is listed among the signers of an open letter that... Read more
Fatima confirms no pilgrims for May 13 feast day celebrations
For the first time in over a century, the annual May 13 celebrations at the Fatima shrine will take place... Read more
White House hosts service for National Day of Prayer
The White House service for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday focused on protection from the coronavirus pandemic. President... Read more
Data contradicts Harvard professor's assertions about homeschooling
A Notre Dame sociologist is using data to challenge a Harvard Law professor’s assertions that homeschooling is “dangerous”, and detrimental... Read more
Catholic teen seeks to inspire neighborhood with Marian sidewalk art
A young Catholic artist has drawn an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on her parents' driveway bringing religious art... Read more
What Catholic business ethics brings to the coronavirus crisis
A Christian ethic of service and solidarity must be an important feature of the business response to the coronavirus epidemic... Read more
Coronavirus: Priests in Peru fund oxygen plant to meet shortage
Two priests in a rural area of Peru aimed to fight the coronavirus pandemic by finding a way to supply... Read more
