Parishes step up their social media efforts by posting online Masses
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — When U.S. dioceses first announced they were not offering public Masses
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Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic
ROME (CNS) — With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in
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Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is
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Iowa Prayer Rally message: Encourage legislators to support Protect Life Amendment
By Kelly Mescher Collins Special to The Witness DES MOINES — The 2020 Iowa Prayer Rally for Life was held
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U.S. dioceses adopt wide-ranging plans to limit spread of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Dioceses nationwide are taking precautions to guard against the spread of the coronavirus and reminding parishioners to
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Bishops among critics of Canada’s quick changes to assisted suicide law
By Brian Dryden Catholic News Service OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — The federal government is coming under increasing fire from critics
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Teaching about farming also cultivates faith at Florida Catholic school
By Maurice Beaulieu Catholic News Service ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — Raising ranch animals and gardening is common among the residents
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University pro-lifers win appeal over security fee that nixed events
By Kyle Greenham Catholic News Service EDMONTON, Alberta (CNS) — The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of
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Bethlehem family feels the pull of living in the town of Jesus’ birth
By Judith Sudilovsky Catholic News Service BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Brothers Peter and Eli Hosh grew up knowing that
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Catholics are both/and people, not either/or
At the recent November 2019 USCCB meeting, there were unedifying words exchanged about what was most important, respect life or
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