U.S. bishops deliver Easter messages of hope to online congregations
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On Easter, a day when churches are typically full and congregations are more dressed up than usual,…
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After 11 deaths at residence, Little Sisters report signs of improvement
byBy Joseph P. Owens Catholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. — As the nation and much of the world wait for a drop in the harm…
Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort
byBy Tom Dermody Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday,…
Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series…
Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Mass on Easter Monday, Pope Francis prayed that the political and economic planning for recovery…
Pope prays for women, especially those facing domestic violence
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis highlighted the many ways women are caring for others during the coronavirus pandemic, but…
Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, “who has already defeated…
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the…
Pope leads Way of the Cross in empty, torch-lit St. Peter’s Square
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For the first time in his papacy, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross…
On Holy Thursday, pope thanks God for world’s priests
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Unable to invite Rome’s priests to mark Holy Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis thanked…