U.S. bishops 'working group' on Biden divides Catholic opinion
- Nov 27, 2020
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Complicated crossings: Pandemic has not stopped migration
- Aug 9, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has complicated the situation of migrants and refugees, but it has not stopped people from seeking safety and a better life abroad, and it has not diverted the Vatican’s attention from their plight.
Pope may feel some heat as debate over “homotransphobia” law grows
- Jul 19, 2020
Both supporters and opponents of a bill criminalizing expressions of “homotransphobia” cite the pope, supporters often pointing to “Who am I to judge?” while opponents appeal to the pope’s criticism of “gender theory” and his insistence that marriage is a bond between a man and a woman.
Italian government issues rules for funerals as lockdown eases
- Apr 30, 2020
While the Italian bishops and government officials continue negotiating a way to resume the public celebration of Masses, the government provided guidelines that permit the celebration of funerals beginning May 4.
Bishop allows doctors to give Communion to coronavirus patients
- Apr 15, 2020
Looking for a way to provide both spiritual and physical care on Easter, a group of Italian doctors received their bishop’s permission to distribute Communion to those infected by the coronavirus.
Italian bishop breaks ranks to publicly challenge coronavirus restrictions
- Apr 14, 2020
Now that Italy has begun to relax some of its restrictions, allowing bookstores, stationary shops and stories for babies and children to reopen today, there are signs the compact between church and state over church closures may be fraying.
Amid a ‘Spoon River’ of dead, priests in Italy emerging as pandemic heroes
- Apr 12, 2020
At least in Italy, which for a long time was ground zero of the pandemic, the early sense is that most clergy are acquitting themselves pretty well and may be remembered as among the heroes.
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