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National/World NewsMarch 15, 2020<March 15, 2020

El Salvador marks 43rd anniversary of Jesuit’s martyrdom as beatification looms

By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Even as the government of El Salvador announced a nationwide quarantine, hundreds flocked to a pilgrimage…

National/World NewsMarch 15, 2020<March 15, 2020

Politics and religion a combustible mix in a slew of recent polls

By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a society where people are cautioned not to talk about religion and politics, no fewer…

National/World NewsMarch 15, 2020<March 15, 2020

Churches, chaplains, nuns have unexpected role in COVID-19 crisis

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME — In a nation where the faithful are not allowed to assemble for Mass, one church in…

National/World NewsMarch 14, 2020<March 14, 2020

Pew survey shows divide among religious believers over views about Trump

By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump may be as divisive to religionists as he seems to be to other…

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Seven Minnesota couples married civilly have their marriages convalidated

By Dave Hrbacek Catholic News Service WACONIA — There was a buzz before the 5:15 p.m. Mass Feb. 22 at St. Joseph Church in…

National/World NewsMarch 14, 2020<March 14, 2020

USCCB president offers reflection, prayer in this time of the coronavirus

By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Acknowledging the fragility of human life because of the coronavirus, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of…

National/World NewsMarch 13, 2020<March 13, 2020

Most Vatican offices open, but adapting schedules in wake of pandemic

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Vatican offices will remain open to ensure “essential services for the universal church,” but each…