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Polish historian questions German researcher’s claims about wartime pope
A German researcher's team said it found proof that the Vatican and Pope Pius XII knew of the Nazi mass killing of Jews but denied it to diplomats. A Polish historian panned the work "found after a few days' research."
Archdiocese of New Orleans files for bankruptcy
Citing mounting concerns over the financial impact of clergy sex abuse settlements and the coronavirus pandemic, the archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.
Indiana priests bring ‘power of the sacraments’ to the dying during pandemic
Bringing Christ's presence to people dying of the coronavirus and peace for their loved ones is, for one Dominican priest, "why I'm a priest." A select group of priests is ministering to people in quarantine.
Report shows role of immigrants as essential workers in COVID fight
The 19.8 million immigrants working in grocery stores, cleaning jobs, health care and on farms in the U.S., both now and in the recovery, "deserve our support and thanks," said a new report's author.
Polls show faith is getting Americans through coronavirus crisis
Two polls show, with breakouts in religion and ethnicity, a stronger sense of faith as well as trust in public health officials and state governors, not the federal government.
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led a "Renewal of the Consecration of the United States of America to the Blessed Virgin Mary" liturgy May 1.
Strong communications key to restoring parish life after COVID-19
Even when restrictions on coming to church lift, parishes can't rely on traditional printed bulletins but instead must ramp up their digital outreach and use the language people use, say archdiocesan communicators.
Cross-country delivery helps fight Philly-area hunger during pandemic
Some 40,000 pounds of food will restock pantries of archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services and the nonprofit Caring for Friends, thanks to a donation by the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Catholic nurse brings Communion to COVID-19 patients in hospital
Monica Nash, director of nursing at Einstein hospital in East Norriton and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Limerick, worked to bring the Eucharist to Catholic patients separated from family and sacraments.
How much time on screens is too much for preschoolers?
Speaking in an online forum, longtime children's advocates suggested keeping the child's needs first and establishing a family media plan for "times of day when screens will be used and not used."