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San Francisco archbishop leads hundreds in rosary rally through streets
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led between 600 and 700 people in the devotion through the city's Mission District, culminating in an outdoor Mass at the cathedral.
Catholic Charities USA pushing for new pandemic relief bill
The president of Catholic Charities USA said the agency would turn to Capitol Hill to get a pandemic relief bill passed after it called President Donald Trump's decision to suspend talks on the legislation "heartless."
Brooklyn bishop says new limits on congregation size ‘outrageous, unfair’
Under new rules in New York, where coronavirus cases are rising, some Catholic parishes in the Brooklyn Diocese are in the "red zone," meaning their churches must reduce capacity to a maximum of 10 people inside.
Pope: Pandemic revealed world’s false securities, lack of cooperation
The efforts of scientists to combat COVID-19 can be an example for the world on the importance of working together for the common good, Pope Francis told the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Eventual coronavirus vaccine should belong to everyone, pope says
If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes property of one country or group of countries, "we would not have learned anything from so much suffering," Pope Francis said in an interview.
COVID carves new path for parish youth ministry
The youth minister at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford tells how amidst the new health protocols, young people are happy to be together again to serve and just to hang out for fun.
Peak Encounter helps retreatants grow closer to God through nature
Connecting Scripture with "adventure-based and contemplative activities" is what Heather Makowicz's young organization does to create an atmosphere for people to "encounter God through the beauty of nature."
German churches plan to continue talks on shared Communion
Leaders of the Catholic and Protestant churches in Germany will continue discussing shared Communion and liturgies, even though the Vatican has voiced strong objections.
Hispanic heritage celebration blends faith, culture and hope
The Oct. 7 gathering will feature music, prayer and messages from Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman and Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski.
Archbishop Pérez joins religious leaders in praying for end to racism
In a video message aired at an Oct. 5 online interfaith vigil, the archbishop interceded for “those who have been victims of racism, whose hearts and lives have been hurt.”