Month: April 2021

Pope Francis: Christ’s wounds shower ‘mercy upon our misery’

April 11, 2021

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At every Mass we adore and kiss Christ’s wounded and risen body in the Eucharist, a channel of his mercy, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday.

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Pope Francis sends condolences to Queen Elizabeth for death of Prince Philip

April 10, 2021

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Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his sorrow at the death of Prince Philip in a letter to Queen Elizabeth II, his wife of 73 years.

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​Canada job program grants saw spike in rejection rates under abortion litmus test

April 9, 2021

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Rejection rates spiked after a Canadian government job grant program’s 2018 rules required groups to affirm abortion rights, and rejections fell only after legal challenges from pro-life groups.

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Pro-life group: End of mother’s UK legal battle over life support for 5-year-old girl ‘a tragedy’

April 8, 2021

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A pro-life group described the U.K. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a mother’s appeal over the removal of life support for her 5-year-old daughter as “a tragedy.”

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​Utah to require fathers to pay for half of pregnancy costs

April 7, 2021

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A new law in Utah will require fathers to pay for half of the mother’s cost of pregnancy, making Utah the first state to mandate prenatal child support from the father.

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Archbishop Cordileone calls for end to violence against Asian Americans

April 6, 2021

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The Archbishop of San Francisco on Tuesday urged an end to violence against Asian people in the city and across the US, and announced a prayer service for peace.

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Online store launched for monastic goods from Spain

April 5, 2021

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To help Spanish monasteries and convents sell their goods amid the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cloister Foundation has launched a “Masters in Craftsmanship” campaign to promote the online sale of the handmade products of the monks and nuns.

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Many joining the Church this year have learned of the faith virtually

April 4, 2021

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Despite difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, parishes are welcoming groups of catechumens and candidates into the Catholic Church this Easter who have had to learn about the faith largely through virtual meetings.

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Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: ‘The Risen Lord loves us without limits’

April 3, 2021

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At the Vatican’s Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis said that Jesus’ love is without limits and always provides the grace to begin anew.

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The Easter Vigil: ‘the mother of all vigils’

April 2, 2021

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The Easter Vigil, which takes place Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities and it is to be unique in every single Church,” the rubrics of the Missale Romanum proclaim.

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