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First Communions on hold, but preparation continues, online

First Communion season should be in full swing, but social distancing has closed churches and put parish celebrations on hold.
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Nigerian bishop: Murdered seminarian had courage of a martyr

A murdered Nigerian seminarian had the courage of a martyr, his bishop said after three men were arrested for murder and kidnapping.
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National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year

On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington -- the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world -- marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built.
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Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic

At a time of global "tragedy and suffering" because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
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Diplomat recalls friendship with Hungarian cardinal who’s up for sainthood

Flood said having the opportunity to get to know the cardinal was deeply inspiring, and that his service as liaison officer was an was an honor and a privilege.
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Archbishop Lori looks forward to reopening churches safely

The Archdiocese of Baltimore released May 12 comprehensive guidelines for Phase I of reopening parishes, along with a video informing parishioners about “What to Expect When You Return to Mass.”
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Laudato Si’ Week is May 16-24

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the encyclical on the care for the environment, Laudato Si', Pope Francis has invited Catholics to participate in a nine-day global campaign of prayer and action from May 16-24. The theme of the week is “everything is connected.”
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Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’

The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among "the saints next door," dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
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German bishops reject COVID-19 ‘conspiracy theories’ by prominent clergy

Catholic bishops have distanced themselves from a letter in which several prominent Catholic clergy warned there were attempts to use the COVID-19 pandemic to create a "world government beyond all control."
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Divided court examines if religious schools exempt from discrimination laws

In oral arguments May 11, the Supreme Court examined, and seemed divided about, laws governing church and state in its look at two California Catholic schoolteacher firings where the teachers claimed they had been victims of job discrimination.
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Mount de Sales Academy readies performing arts center

The arts center is part of the capital campaign’s Phase III. It will cost approximately $10 million.
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Like everyone else, religious lean on tech in time of COVID-19

Until churches and schools reopen and people can gather again, however, technology is the next best way to connect, not just for laypeople, but those living in religious communities.
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