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For first time in 69 years, National Day of Prayer going virtual
The local group that hosts the annual prayer gathering in Rose Tree Park, Delaware County, is following the nationwide lead to gather in prayer virtually on Thursday, May 7.
Phoenix Diocese cuts jobs, ends newspaper, citing revenue shortfall
In response to an anticipated $6 million deficit and ongoing shortages since the pandemic hit in March, the diocese announced it has cut 21 jobs and folded the monthly diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Sun.
On Good Shepherd Sunday, pope remembers fallen priests, doctors
Priests and doctors who gave their lives caring for the well-being of others during the coronavirus pandemic are like Jesus, Pope Francis said, adding, "the flock only trusts a shepherd who looks like Jesus."
Brazilian bishops praise court ruling against abortion for women with Zika
In 2016 a group sued to decriminalize abortion by pregnant women infected with the Zika virus. During pregnancy, the virus can cause miscarriage, stillbirth and brain defects.
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.