Read more about the article Obispos en EE. UU. envían por internet mensajes de esperanza para la Pascua
Bishop Richard F. Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville, Tenn., far right, processes into the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at the beginning of Easter Mass April 12, 2020. (CNS photo/Bill Brewer, The East Tennessee Catholic) See EASTER-MASSES-US April 13, 2020.

Obispos en EE. UU. envían por internet mensajes de esperanza para la Pascua

El Obispo Richard F. Stika de la Diócesis de Knoxville, Tennessee, a la derecha, entra a la Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús al comienzo de la Misa de Pascua…

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Read more about the article Papa reza por ancianos que tienen miedo de morir solos
An employee holds the hand of a person at an elderly residence in Brussels April 14, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his April 15 morning Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are fearful of dying alone during the pandemic. (CNS photo/Yves Herman, Reuters) See POPE-MASS-ELDERLY-ALONE April 15, 2020.

Papa reza por ancianos que tienen miedo de morir solos

Un empleado toma la mano de una persona en una residencia para ancianos en Bruselas el 14 de abril de 2020, durante la pandemia COVID-19. Durante su misa matutina del…

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Read more about the article Pandemic is time to consider ‘universal basic wage,’ pope says
A Palestinian worker looks after flowers at a nursery in Ramallah, West Bank, April 13, 2020. Writing to social movements, including organized groups of casual laborers, Pope Francis said the COVID-19 pandemic should give rise to consideration of "a universal basic wage" to guarantee people have the minimum they need to live and support their families. (CNS photo/Mohamad Torokman, Reuters) See POPE-BASIC-WAGE April 12, 2020.

Pandemic is time to consider ‘universal basic wage,’ pope says

A Palestinian worker looks after flowers at a nursery in Ramallah, West Bank, April 13, 2020. Writing to social movements, including organized groups of casual laborers, Pope Francis said the…

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Read more about the article Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 12, 2020. The Mass was celebrated without the presence of the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Andreas Solaro, Reuters pool) See POPE-EASTER-SUNDAY April 12, 2020.

Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, "who has already defeated death and opened for us the way to eternal salvation,"…

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Read more about the article Migrant ministries call for end to deportations during pandemic
A mother and daughter wearing protective masks who are seeking asylum in the U.S. are seen at a migrant camp in Matamoros, Mexico, April 1, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNS photo/Go Nakamura, Reuters) See COVID-MIGRANT-DEPORTATIONS April 13, 2020.

Migrant ministries call for end to deportations during pandemic

A mother and daughter wearing protective masks who are seeking asylum in the U.S. are seen at a migrant camp in Matamoros, Mexico, April 1, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Read more about the article U.S. bishops deliver Easter messages of hope to online congregations
Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory lights the paschal candle held by Dominican Brother Justin Bulger during an Easter Vigil livestream at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington April 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard) See EASTER-MASSES-US April 13, 2020.

U.S. bishops deliver Easter messages of hope to online congregations

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- On Easter, a day when churches are typically full and congregations are more dressed up than usual, bishops and priests around the country celebrated Masses in empty…

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Read more about the article Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
Damaged buildings and vehicles in Monroe, La., are seen in the aftermath of a tornado April 12, 2020. The National Weather Service reported April 13 that more than 30 tornadoes ripped across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia. (CNS photo/Peter Tuberville, social media via Reuters) Editor's note: For editorial use only.

Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms

Damaged buildings and vehicles in Monroe, La., are seen in the aftermath of a tornado April 12, 2020. The National Weather Service reported April 13 that more than 30 tornadoes…

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Read more about the article Update: Court to hear Little Sisters, Catholic school cases by teleconference
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington is seen in this 2017 file photo. The court announced April 13, 2020, it will conduct 10 oral arguments by teleconference in May. Among the arguments it will hear are cases involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and California Catholic schools. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See SCOTUS-TELECONFERENCE-CASES April 13, 2020.

Update: Court to hear Little Sisters, Catholic school cases by teleconference

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington is seen in this 2017 file photo. The court announced April 13, 2020, it will conduct 10 oral arguments by teleconference in May. Among…

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Read more about the article Faith Alive, No. 20: We shall rise: A note to graduating college seniors
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., speaks Nov. 13, 2018, at Theology on Tap with Sarah Yaklic, former director of Grotto Network out of the University of Notre Dame, and Jonathan Lewis, assistant secretary for pastoral ministry and social concerns in the Archdiocese of Washington. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard) See FAITH-ALIVE 20 April 9, 2020.

Faith Alive, No. 20: We shall rise: A note to graduating college seniors

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., speaks Nov. 13, 2018, at Theology on Tap with Sarah Yaklic, former director of Grotto Network out of the University of Notre Dame,…

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Read more about the article Predicador papal: La pandemia despertó al mundo del delirio de la omnipotencia
Pope Francis venerates the cross April 10, 2020, during the Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) See POPE-GOOD-FRIDAY April 10, 2020.

Predicador papal: La pandemia despertó al mundo del delirio de la omnipotencia

El papa Francisco venera la cruz el 10 de abril de 2020, durante la liturgia del Viernes Santo de la Pasión del Señor en la Basílica de San Pedro en…

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