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May 4, 2020

Social justice leaders urge cardinal to step back from praise of Trump

Laudatory comments about President Donald Trump by New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan have been blasted in a letter to the prelate from more than 1,500 faith leaders.
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May 4, 2020

Archdiocese of New Orleans files Chapter 11 reorganization

Citing mounting concerns over the financial impact of clergy sex abuse settlements and the coronavirus pandemic, the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 reorganization of the finances of its administrative offices May 1 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
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May 4, 2020

Phoenix Diocese cuts jobs, ends newspaper, citing revenue shortfall

The suspension of public Masses, the closing of schools and the limiting of public gatherings has helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but it also has resulted in financial and business challenges for churches and schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
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May 4, 2020

Bishops urge closer look at coronavirus deaths in black communities

It is both appropriate and responsible for the Catholic Church to add its voice to those calling for a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes and the effects of this virus on these communities, which continue to suffer from longstanding inequities in basic human rights such as access to quality healthcare," Archbishop Lori...
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May 4, 2020

On Good Shepherd Sunday, pope remembers fallen priests, doctors

Priests and doctors who gave their lives caring for the spiritual and physical well-being of others during the coronavirus pandemic are like Jesus, the good shepherd, who laid down his life for his flock, Pope Francis said.
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April 30, 2020

Few sermons mention abortion in U.S. Christianity, Pew finds

The percentage of sermons about abortion is in the single digits, according to a Pew Research Center study, the results of which were released April 29.
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April 30, 2020

Catholic bioethicist: COVID-19 vaccine could be question of conscience

There is "no absolute duty" to boycott any COVID-19 vaccine produced with the help of cells derived from aborted fetuses, said a researcher from a Catholic bioethics institute.
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April 29, 2020

Sainthood cause for Dorothy Day picking up steam in U.S.

The sainthood cause for Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, believes it could have all of the documentation prepared at some point next year to send to the Vatican Congregation for Saints' Causes.
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April 29, 2020

Catholic leaders press Trump to support aid to schools during pandemic

President Donald Trump said he would continue to support issues vital to the Catholic Church, especially abortion, religious freedom and school choice, in a conference call with Catholic leaders and educators.
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April 28, 2020

Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’

The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis' prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 28, 2020

Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I

Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of "the smiling pope."
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April 27, 2020

Ray Repp dies; wrote ‘Allelu!’, ‘Hear, O Lord,’ ‘I Am the Resurrection’

Ray Repp, the liturgical musician who spearheaded the concept of the folk group-led "guitar Mass" with his "Mass for Young Americans," died April 26 in Palm Springs, California, of complications from cancer. He was 77.
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