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Vatican doctrine office encourages single mothers to receive Communion after confession
The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession. Read more
Archbishop gives Communion to Muslim sheik at funeral Mass for cardinal: his explanation
The incident sparked controversy among Catholics, and the prelate posted an explanation for what happened on the archdiocesan website. Read more
Holy Communion from the chalice reintroduced in the UK: What about the U.S.?
The bishops of England and Wales announced that the distribution of holy Communion from the chalice during Mass will resume... Read more
Benedict XVI describes ‘Protestantization’ of the Eucharist in posthumous publication
Pope Benedict XVI’s essay on the Eucharist is part of a series of texts the pope emeritus wrote after his... Read more
The Church in Cuba will once again have Communion hosts thanks to donations of flour
The Discalced Carmelites of St. Teresa had informed all the dioceses Nov. 2 that they could no longer produce hosts... Read more
Here's what to know about Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco is in the news for saying that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a... Read more
Italian bishop forbids unvaccinated priests from distributing Communion
The new diocesan restrictions come as the Italian government has banned unvaccinated citizens from entering restaurants, public transportation, gyms, theaters,... Read more
Joe Biden says Pope Francis told him to ‘keep receiving Communion’
According to multiple reports, President Joe Biden on Friday said that Pope Francis told him to “keep receiving Communion.” Read more
Confession must be part of talks on worthiness to receive Communion, Nuncio says
The sacrament of confession must be part of the U.S. bishops’ discussions on worthiness to receive Communion, the Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Diocese responds after state senator says he was denied Communion
After a New Mexico state senator said he was denied Communion this weekend because of a political matter, his diocese... Read more
Two more US bishops emphasize the need for Eucharistic document
The U.S. bishops are drafting a Eucharistic document to catechize Catholics, not to score political points, two bishops emphasized this... Read more
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not... Read more
Jesuit priest responds to statement of pro-abortion Catholic members of Congress
A Jesuit priest and radio host on Thursday critiqued a recent statement by Catholic House Democrats, who had asked not... Read more
Catholic columnist: ‘Brave new world’ of embryo experimentation could sharpen Communion debate
Recent developments regarding experimentation on human embryos could force a larger conflict between Catholic Democratic politicians and U.S. bishops on... Read more
Portland archbishop welcomes ‘Eucharistic Revival,’ emphasizes worthy reception of Communion
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon last week praised a new “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S.bishops that aims to... Read more
White House won't say if unborn child is human being at 15 weeks
The White House on Monday would not comment specifically on President Joe Biden and reception of Communion, and would not... Read more
Pro-abortion Catholic Democrats: Don’t deny us the Eucharist
Dozens of Catholic members of Congress issued a statement on Friday claiming that denial of Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians... Read more
US bishops debate extensively a motion to draft a teaching document on the Eucharist
U.S. bishops held extensive debate on Thursday before voting on whether to draft a teaching document on the Eucharist, at... Read more
Activists claim US bishops will vote to deny Biden Communion. Here's what their meeting will actually address.
While some activists claim that the U.S. bishops will be voting next week on denying Communion to President Joe Biden,... Read more
Nuns producing Communion hosts adapt, as pandemic decimates industry
A community of Benedictine nuns known for inventing and distributing low-gluten Communion hosts has seen their business decimated by the... Read more
