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Richmond bishop tests negative for COVID-19, urges all to care for their health

Acknowledging the "extraordinary measures" people need to take to remain physically healthy during the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond told the people of his diocese they need to be mindful of their spiritual health.

3/25/20

Brian T. Olszewski | Catholic News Service

New Orleans archbishop tests positive, asks prayers for all amid pandemic

New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond announced midday March 23 he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

3/25/20

Catholic News Service

Reporting system to record abuse complaints against bishops begins

WASHINGTON — A reporting system accepting sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. bishops and eparchs is in place.

3/17/20

DENNIS SADOWSKI | Catholic News Service
Archbishop Gomez invites faithful to pray to Our Lady during coronavirus pandemic

Now is the time to intensify our prayers and sacrifices for the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Let us draw closer to one another in our love for him, and rediscover the things that truly matter in our lives.More

3/13/20

Colorado lawmakers vote to create day honoring St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

The Colorado Senate March 11 approved a measure to do away with the state's observance of Columbus Day, a federal holiday, and instead create a day to honor St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron of immigrants. More

3/13/20

Catholic News Service

Coronavirus threat cancels event celebrating pope's anniversary

Due to coronavirus threats in the U.S., the U.S. apostolic nuncio and the permanent observer of the Holy See to the Organization of American States have canceled a celebration scheduled for March 13 to mark the seventh anniversary of the election of Pope Francis More

3/9/20

Catholic News Service

2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation

WASHINGTON — Realizing that many people are hesitant to fill out the upcoming census, the U.S. Census Bureau is calling on religious leaders to help promote it.More

3/4/20

Carol Zimmerman | Catholic News Service

One dad's quest to find son's killer

NEW ORLEANS — For more than 20 years, Dan Schneider bargained with God.More

3/4/20

PETER FINNEY JR. | Catholic News Service

Ste. Anne Church named basilica, cementing its importance to Detroit

It took just 319 years, but the Vatican has recognized the special dignity of Detroit's oldest parish, Ste. Anne Parish, with the designation of its church as a minor basilica. More

3/4/20

Michael Stechschulte | Catholic News Service

Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny

Regular Massgoers in some parts of the country have been tracked using cellphone location data by at least one organization looking to turn out voters to support specific political candidates. More

2/28/20

Dennis Sadowski | Catholic News Service

High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city's foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.More

2/24/20

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service

2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation

Realizing that many people are hesitant to fill out the upcoming census, the U.S. Census Bureau is calling on religious leaders to help promote it.More

2/21/20

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service

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