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Federal judge blocks Kentucky governor’s soon-to-expire ban on religious services
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, May 11, 2020 / 05:30 pm MT (CNA).- With Kentucky already set for a limited resumption of religious services May 20, a federal judge has said Gov. Andy Beshear may not enforce an expiring ban on large gatherings to bar religious services that adhere to …
‘We’ve never known anything like this’ – Helping people mourn during coronavirus
CNA Staff, May 12, 2020 / 01:30 am MT (CNA).- The coronavirus pandemic has upended social life, politics and the economy. It may also transform the nature of grieving, an expert on the mourning process has said. Dr Lynn Bassett told CNA that relatives of those dying of the coronavirus …
Vatican Museums to reopen with temperature checks, mandatory face masks
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 11, 2020 / 09:20 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican Museums are preparing to reopen by reservation only with new health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to the general secretary of Vatican City State. “For the incoming public, we are completing …
Pope Francis prays for the unemployed after coronavirus layoffs
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 11, 2020 / 04:30 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis began his morning Mass on Monday by praying for the unemployed after millions of people lost their jobs amid coronavirus restrictions. “In these days many people have lost their jobs … We pray for these …
U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See hails faith-based relief efforts amid pandemic
by Courtney Mares Rome, Italy, May 8, 2020 / 10:00 am MT (CNA).- The U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See has called attention to the role of faith-based organizations in delivering U.S government relief funds to assist people who are suffering due to the coronavirus in Italy. “The United States …
Finding a Way, Priests Continue to Answer the Call Amid Church Closings
When the Ohio Bishop’s Conference announced the suspension of public Masses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, things changed dramatically for both priests and parishioners. Although it was for a just cause, parishioners found themselves generally unable to receive the Eucharist and priests found their primary touch point with worshipers …
Fatima confirms no pilgrims for May 13 feast day celebrations
Denver Newsroom, May 7, 2020 / 03:48 pm MT (CNA).- For the first time in over a century, the annual May 13 celebrations at the Fatima shrine will take place without the physical presence of pilgrims, the bishop of Fatima confirmed this week. Cardinal Antonio Marto said in a May …
‘Dial-a-Mass’ service is a godsend for Catholics without internet
CNA Staff, May 8, 2020 / 07:00 am MT (CNA).- A new “dial-a-Mass” service enabling Catholics with no internet connection to listen to Sunday Masses is proving a success, an English bishop has said. Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough said that 100 people used the Mass-by-Phone service when it launched …
Thousands of Catholic parishes find relief in government payroll loans
CNA Staff, May 8, 2020 / 04:15 pm MT (CNA).- As parishes and dioceses across the country deal with a drop in collections and the prospects of layoffs amid the pandemic, many parishes have managed to avail themselves of government loans designed to cover eight weeks of payroll expenses. CBS …
Federal judge says state can require COVID-19 tests before abortions
CNA Staff, May 8, 2020 / 12:30 pm MT (CNA).- A federal judge in Arkansas on Thursday upheld the state’s requirement that women obtain a negative coronavirus test before having an abortion. Calling the decision “agonizingly difficult,” Judge Brian Miller for the Eastern District Court of Arkansas said the state’s …
