Archive for May 8, 2020

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By Mary Farrow

How some parishes are slowly bringing back public Masses

On Sunday, March 15, Nebraskans in the Diocese of Lincoln still had a choice of whether or not they wanted... Read more

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Pope Francis: 'Allow yourself to be consoled by Jesus'

We must learn to let ourselves be consoled by Jesus when we are suffering, Pope Francis said at his morning... Read more

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Andrew Walther appointed president of EWTN News

EWTN Global Catholic Network, the world’s largest Catholic media organization, announced Friday that Andrew Walther – an experienced Catholic journalist,... Read more

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‘Dial-a-Mass’ service is a godsend for Catholics without internet

A new “dial-a-Mass” service enabling Catholics with no internet connection to listen to Sunday Masses is proving a success, an... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See hails faith-based relief efforts amid pandemic

The U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See has called attention to the role of faith-based organizations in delivering U.S government... Read more

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Vigano accuses Cardinal Sarah of causing him ‘harm’ in row over coronavirus letter

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has accused a Vatican cardinal of causing him “serious harm” in a bitter war of words... Read more

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Federal judge says state can require COVID-19 tests before abortions

A federal judge in Arkansas on Thursday upheld the state’s requirement that women obtain a negative coronavirus test before having... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Belgian Brothers of Charity fight for their name after CDF decision

After the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith ruled that the hospitals of the Brothers of Charity in Belgium... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Illinois Catholics long for 'normal life' after governor announces lockdown plan

Under current plans, groups of more than fifty people may not be able to gather in the state for another... Read more

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Thousands of Catholic parishes find relief in government payroll loans 

As parishes and dioceses across the country deal with a drop in collections and the prospects of layoffs amid the... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

This ministry is hosting a virtual retreat for infertile people on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is going to look different for most families this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more