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Authorities in northern China arrest underground bishop, priests
A Vatican-appointed Catholic bishop, his seven priests and 10 seminarians were arrested in what is seen as part of a renewed crackdown on the underground Catholic Church in the communist country.
Federal money will help Catholic schools’ virtual learners
The FCC established the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program this month, through which nonpublic schools may apply for grants to outfit millions of students with computers and internet connectivity.
Pope sends condolences for deadly cable car disaster in Italy
After a cable car plunged down a mountainside in Italy, killing 14 people and leaving one child in serious condition, Pope Francis prayed for everyone affected by the tragedy.
Synod process must begin ‘from bottom up,’ pope tells bishops
Welcoming the Italian bishops' decision to begin planning a national synod, Pope Francis told them that it must begin at the grassroots with "the smallest parish, the smallest diocesan institution."
Nicaragua Catholic leaders cite rising government repression
Churchmen have decried repressive acts, such as outlawing opposition and shutting media, that targeted political parties and individuals ahead of November elections.
Seniors stake their claims at new archdiocesan housing complex
Dozens of older adults turned out to apply for apartments at St. Rita Place, an affordable living complex that will open in fall 2021 to meet soaring demand.
Come home to Mass in person, archbishop implores Catholics
In the major new initiative "Nothing Compares to Being There," Archbishop Nelson Perez invites everyone in the archdiocese "to recognize more profoundly the irreplaceable need to be in person for the celebration of Sunday Mass.”
Archdiocesan parishes see guidelines to lift COVID restrictions
As health officials relax pandemic protocols, suburban parishes can resume Masses without roping off pews or recommending face masks as of May 31, while city churches may do so after June 11.
Catholic League standings, playoff matchups
See the final standings for Catholic League baseball, softball, and boys' and girls' lacrosse, including playoff results to date and scheduled playoff games.
Key Spanish archdiocese to combine parishes amid falling numbers
The Barcelona Archdiocese will group three to six smaller parishes together, resulting in 48 larger pastoral communities. Priests are now "pushed to the limit," and one priest currently was running 40 parishes single-handedly.