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Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay
‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more
At least 12 priests in Mexico have died from COVID-19 in two months
The most recent report from the Catholic Multimedia Center (CCM) shows that at least 12 priests and a Mexican nun... Read more
Burma’s Cardinal Bo calls for ‘war’ against coronavirus as cases continue to surge
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Burma’s Archdiocese of Yangon called for a unity to fight the spread of the coronavirus... Read more
St. Louis archdiocese says masks optional at its schools this fall
The Archdiocese of St. Louis announced Monday that face masks will be optional at its Catholic schools this fall. Read more
Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
US government: Pandemic increased number of people vulnerable to human trafficking
The COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of people vulnerable to becoming victims of human trafficking, a report released Thursday by... Read more
Leading US bishops praise Biden's global vaccine pledge
Leading U.S. bishops on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden for pledging 500 million COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, and urged... Read more
The pandemic has hit Catholic parishes hard. It’s also taken a toll on priests
Pastors across England discuss the pandemic’s long-term impact on their parishes. Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school victorious in reopening case
The Wisconsin state supreme court ruled in favor of a Catholic school last week in its case against a local... Read more
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Archbishop Chaput: Some Catholic bishops were “too compliant” with pandemic restrictions
The Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia last week said that some Catholic bishops were “too compliant” with state and local restrictions... Read more
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Six dioceses in Baltimore, Washington provinces reinstate Sunday obligation
Six Catholic dioceses in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware will be lifting the dispensation from the Sunday obligation beginning... Read more
More bishops invite Catholics back to Mass, lift dispensations
Two more U.S. bishops have invited Catholics back to Mass, following other dioceses which have lifted dispensations from the Sunday... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop: ‘Nothing compares’ to being physically present at Sunday Mass
The Archbishop of Philadelphia this week invited Catholics back to Sunday Mass, emphasizing the importance of in-person attendance. Read more
New York dioceses update liturgical restriction guidelines
Dioceses in the state of New York updated their COVID-19 guidelines last week, following the recent shift in federal pandemic... Read more
Dioceses begin easing masking, social distancing restrictions
Some Catholic dioceses have begun updating their COVID protocols for public Masses, as federal public health officials have introduced new... Read more
Five bishops, 220 priests have died from Covid in Mexico
According to a May 11 report from the Catholic Multimedia Center eight women religious, six men religious, and 12 deacons... Read more
‘We are alarmed’: Catholic aid groups respond to India’s COVID crisis
Catholic aid groups are mobilizing relief efforts in India, as the country is gripped by a worsening outbreak of the... Read more
Charleston diocese, Black colleges seek federal injunction to get COVID-19 relief
A 19th-century constitutional amendment in South Carolina is wrongly blocking coronavirus relief money for Catholic schools, an attorney for the... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
How churches can respond to the COVID-19 mental health crisis
With concerns that suicide rates are rising in communities of color during the pandemic, Catholic mental health workers say the... Read more
