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Coronavirus draws prayers to saints who cared for plague victims
From St. Aloysius Gonzaga to St. Roch to St. Rosalia, saints living and serving others in times of plague offer inspiration to U.S. Catholics today in several parishes.
Asian cardinal says Communist Party to blame for covering up COVID-19
Cardinal Bo of Myanmar called the Chinese Communist Party "morally culpable" for initially covering up the full dangers of the virus, which originated in Wuhan, China.
School nurses, crafters donate masks to clinicians in need
Professional faces masks, gloves and some hand sanitizer were sitting unused in closed Catholic schools in Virginia. Together with handmade masks, the equipment is welcome at health facilities.
Pope moves Good Friday collection for Holy Land to September
With Holy Week celebrations closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis postponed the traditional collection in churches worldwide to Sept. 13.
Celebrate sacred days of Holy Week at home, with hope
Even as public gatherings for the liturgies of Holy Week are suspended due to fears of COVID-19, Catholic Christians at home can use a variety of creative tools and methods to enrich their Easter preparations.
Holy Week liturgies across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
See our growing list of parishes, schools and monasteries presenting livestreamed or prerecorded Masses, liturgies and devotions during these holiest of days of the church's year.
South Philly parishioners treat first responders to lunch
Members of St. Monica, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Stella Maris raised more than $3,000 to provide pizza and strombolis for some 500 police, firefighters and emergency room staff.
Catholic health care committed to ‘loving care’ of COVID-19 patients
The head of the Catholic Health Association warned against hospitals making universal "do not resuscitate" orders for affected patients, which "undermine our duty to treat patients as unique individuals."
Catholic community across U.S. praying live, on YouTube
The number of Masses, Stations of the Cross, meditations and other devotions being livestreamed by dioceses, parishes and other groups around country continues to grow -- see a list.
St. John Paul showed how to face suffering by embracing God, Mary
Remembering St. John Paul II and the 15th anniversary of his death, Pope Francis encouraged people to pray for his intercession and trust in Divine Mercy, especially in the "difficult days" of the coronavirus pandemic.