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Mass at the Church of Sant’Eugenio in Rome on May 18, 2020.

Diocese of Rome offers priests free COVID-19 antibody tests

Jun 12, 2020

By Courtney Mares

As Italy moves into a new phase of its lockdown reopening, the Diocese of Rome announced that  it will offer... Read more

Coronavirus lockdown sees abortion rate drop in Mexico City

Jun 10, 2020

Abortion clinics in Mexico City are reporting decreases in abortion by as much as 40% due to the coronavirus lockdown.  Read more

Catholic priests may be feeling ‘nonessential’ during the pandemic- here’s how you can help

Jun 6, 2020

By Perry West

As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity... Read more

Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times

Jun 5, 2020

By Perry West

With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more

Citing COVID risk, Davenport bishop calls for release of detained migrants

Jun 1, 2020

Bishop Thomas Zinkula of Davenport, Iowa has written a letter to the local homeland security chief asking for the release... Read more

New South Wales worship restrictions changed after complaints of unfair treatment

May 29, 2020

Churches in New South Wales will be allowed to open with the same restrictions as other buildings, after Australian Catholics... Read more

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CDC removes faith guidance discouraging choirs, shared cups 

May 29, 2020

The Trump administration has removed guidance on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website which discouraged, among other... Read more

Food delivery to families of Salesian oratory children.

Salesians in Bogota aid poor families hard hit by COVID lockdown

May 28, 2020

Salesian ministries in Bogota, Colombia, have joined forces to feed the families of the children and young people they serve... Read more

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COVID relief efforts should remember the poor, bishop says

May 26, 2020

As Congress considers additional COVID relief efforts in the coming weeks, it should focus especially on the needs of the... Read more

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens with restrictions

May 23, 2020

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in late March due to... Read more

After Minnesota bishops plan to defy Mass restrictions, governor eases rules

May 23, 2020

The governor of Minnesota has issued an order allowing for the resumption of limited public worship gatherings, days after the... Read more

The Sistine Chapel.

Vatican Museums will reopen June 1 as Italy opens borders to tourists

May 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican Museums announced Saturday that it will reopen on June 1, two days before Italy opens its borders to... Read more

After Trump call to reopen churches, Catholic doctor says it can be done safely

May 22, 2020

While President Trump's call to reopen churches has become a source of national controversy, a group of Catholic doctors has... Read more

President Donald Trump.

President Trump: Churches should reopen 'right now'

May 22, 2020

By Matt Hadro

President Donald Trump on Friday called on state governors to reopen churches “right now.”  Read more

California can't omit churches from re-opening plans, Justice Department says 

May 20, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to lift some anti-coronavirus restrictions cannot single out churches for stricter treatment than other similar... Read more

University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame to start fall semester early as colleges weigh in-person options

May 19, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The University of Notre Dame announced this week that students will return to campus in the fall, with the semester... Read more

Catholic Charities in Louisiana appeals for aid after major spike in homelessness 

May 19, 2020

By Mary Farrow

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic hitting the United States in mid-March, thousands of Americans were either furloughed or... Read more

Federal judge blocks NC coronavirus church limits

May 18, 2020

A federal judge has blocked the North Carolina governor’s order limiting most church services to 10 people or fewer, saying... Read more

Monument Valley.

US bishops highlight plight of native communities as COVID infections surge

May 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating health disparities and long-standing social inequalities facing Native and Indigenous communities, the bishops of the... Read more

For Catholics, wearing masks can be an act of charity for neighbor

May 14, 2020

Although some people have raised objections to wearing masks as the U.S. continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, doing so... Read more