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Archbishop Gomez to lead Good Friday Sacred Heart litany
“This Holy Week will be different. Our churches may be closed, but Christ is not quarantined and his Gospel is... Read more
Monks offer free caskets amid coronavirus
An Iowa order of Trappist monks is offering an unusual but necessary act of charity amid the global pandemic -... Read more
Sin starts with giving in to small temptations, Pope Francis warns
Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses... Read more
Palm supplier sees business halved by coronavirus cancelations
Thomas Sowell and his wife own Southeast Palm and Foliage in Astor, Florida, in the middle of the state, about... Read more
'In the risen Jesus, life conquered death,' Pope Francis says in Holy Week video
Pope Francis on Friday sent a video message to Catholics around the world, urging them amid the global coronavirus pandemic... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes closed churches will reopen soon
Vatican cardinal hopes churches will reopen "as soon as possible" Read more
Colombian kidnapping victim says God is faithful
Diana María Toro Vélez was kidnapped on a September day, as she drove home from Mass in the Colombian city... Read more
Pope Francis: Reflect on the seven sorrows of Mary, our Mother
It is good to think about the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who freely accepted her calling to... Read more
What does a traveling evangelist do during the coronavirus lockdown?
One Catholic evangelist said that lessons he’s learning about online evangelization during the coronavirus pandemic could make some Catholic ministries... Read more
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death
Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St.... Read more
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more
‘We’re in unknown territory’: Uncertainty follows parish and diocesan employee layoffs
Parish and diocesan employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic aren't sure if they'll be rehired, or... Read more
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
As the British Parliament's permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticized the law, pointing to... Read more
Boise bishop bans 'ad orientem' posture in 'ordinary form' Masses
The Bishop of Boise told priests last month that Mass in the diocese should not be celebrated in the ad... Read more
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Kentucky AG aims to declare abortion 'non-essential' under coronavirus bans
Kentucky’s attorney general has joined the national controversy over whether abortion clinics can continue to operate at a time when... Read more
How college students can spend their time during the coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has led colleges across the country to close their dorms, and offer classes online. As students return... Read more
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