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Archbishop Perez urges closer look at COVID deaths of black people
The archbishop is among a group of four U.S. bishops calling for study of why infections and deaths among African Americans in some communities are reaching alarming levels.
Leaders urge Cardinal Dolan to step back from praise of Trump
A letter signed by 1,500 faith leaders blasted the New York archbishop's laudatory comments about President Donald Trump. The cardinal defended speaking with leaders of both political parties.
For church ministries and parishes, #GivingTuesdayNow comes just in time
The global online giving campaign marks May 5 as a day to support programs strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally, Catholic Charities Appeal beneficiaries and struggling parishes are the focus of donations.
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.