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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
Illinois churches may not fully reopen for a year as White House shelves CDC plan
The governor of Illinois has said he will continue to ban public gatherings of more than 50 people—including religious services—until... Read more
Seven coronavirus fatalities at Michigan convent
During the month of April, 11 Felician Sisters of Livonia, Michigan died, including two who died on Easter Sunday. A... Read more
White House consults bishops on church reopening guidelines
The White House has consulted four Catholic bishops who have reinstituted public Masses as the Trump administration considers issuing guidelines... Read more
Analysis: Can bishops lead the faithful and follow the lawmakers?
As bishops try to comply with state regulation and some local authorities insist that any religious practice should be curtailed,... Read more
Catholic singer opens up about launching an album during coronavirus
Catholic singer-songwriter Marie Miller said she was not prepared for a global pandemic to coincide with the release of her... Read more
Mississippi city lifts drive-in church ban
The mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, has withdrawn a controversial executive order that levied fines on residents if they attended drive-in church services. Read more
Catholic Relief Services leans on experience to fight coronavirus pandemic
As aid agencies struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic in parts of the developing world, Catholic Relief Services said it... Read more
Judge rules abortion access outweighs efforts to fight coronavirus
A federal judge said on Easter Sunday that the state of Alabama cannot move to limit abortion procedures through measures... Read more
Pro-life counselors 'singled out' for coronavirus enforcement, lawsuit alleges
Lawyers have filed suit against the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, for enforcing public health restrictions in an allegedly discriminatory... Read more
Supreme Court to hear Little Sisters of the Poor case by phone
The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear oral arguments by phone next month, including the case of... Read more
