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Parishes livestreaming Mass need copyright licenses
Hymns, worship texts and images are all subject to copyright, even during a pandemic, and experts say now is the time for parishes to make sure they're compliant.
Urgency in pandemic response can apply to addressing climate change
The world's response to the coronavirus pandemic is a lesson on the importance of unifying in response to crises, including climate change, Catholic and evangelical clergy agreed during an online discussion.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic
"We are all united as human beings, as brothers and sisters, praying to God each according to our own culture, traditions and beliefs ... that the Lord would stop this pandemic," Pope Francis said May 14.
Church’s 1684 response to pandemic would be familiar today
The Catholic Church's acceptance of a ban on gathering for public worship and following other civic COVID-19 restrictions reflects its centuries-long view of the harmony of faith, service and science.
Italy grants temporary residency to migrant farmworkers
In an effort to boost its crippled agriculture industry, the Italian government will allow residency for agricultural workers without proper immigration documents.
At Catholic colleges, no pomp but a lot of circumstance this year
Graduation ceremonies this month have moved from arenas to the now ubiquitous teleconference formats, with graduates linking to these ceremonies from their homes with families and friends.
Bishops urge ‘robust response’ on virus for nation’s indigenous peoples
Three U.S. bishops said May 13 they are "heartbroken" that Native Americans in the U.S. "greatly suffer from the COVID-19 epidemic" and at higher rates than other communities.
TV Mass continues every Sunday morning on Channel 6
See the schedule for coming weeks, with celebrants and liturgical ministers, for the Mass televised on 6ABC every Sunday morning.
Sister Regina Cordis, longtime caregiver, dies at 86
The outreach ministries of the Philadelphia native who served for 66 years as an I.H.M sister included visiting the sick and comforting the bereaved.
Sister Irene Loretta Cassady, I.H.M., dies from COVID-19
The Philadelphia native, still active at age 86 as vice principal of St. Matthew School in Philadelphia, died May 7. Her funeral was celebrated privately May 13.