Dioceses in U.S., Canada issue protocols for gradual reopening of churches
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic dioceses around the United States and Canada are issuing guidelines and other protocols or otherwise planning for the…
Poland marks centenary of St. John Paul’s birth
By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to learn from St. John Paul II in coming to terms…
St. Peter’s Basilica reopens to the public
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter’s Basilica was closed to the public in cooperation with Italy’s…
Vatican announces Laudato Si’ anniversary year
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced that it will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on…
Priest in Amazon sees Zoom wakes as way to comfort suffering
By Lise Alves Catholic News Service SAO PAULO — When a family friend died in Spain, which was on lockdown because of COVID-19, Spanish Father…
Online classes pose real learning curve for special needs students
By Agnieszka Ruck Catholic News Service VANCOUVER, British Columbia — With schools closed and classes being taught online, average families are having a tough enough…
CRS unveils hunger awareness campaign as pandemic hinders access to food
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — As tens of millions more people are at risk of acute hunger because of the global coronavirus…
In Appalachia and Silicon Valley, bishops see good and stark in the pandemic
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — With a lot of physical ground to cover, a priority for Lexington Bishop John E. Stowe is…
Pandemic inspires artist to create icon of Christ as healer
By Michelle Martin Catholic News Service CHICAGO — When word came that Illinois residents were being asked to stay home and the Archdiocese of Chicago…
Congress urged to address needs of minorities in new pandemic relief bill
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The needs of poor and minority communities that face greater health risks from pollution and economic disparities…