Why Priests Don't Endorse Candidates: Experts Respond to FEC Chair
Experts in civil and canon law explain why Catholic clerics do not endorse political candidates, and why that issue touches on the religious liberty of the Church.
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As a Drowning Man Prayed for Help, God Sent a Floating Tiki Bar Filled with Priests
A man's kayaking trip almost turns deadly until his prayers are answered in a most ironic way.
Two Retired Catholic Bishops Test Positive for Coronavirus Amid Texas Surge
Among the infected priests are Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza, 89, and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Vincent Rizzotto, 88.
Father John Jay Hughes’ Life Reflected the Joy of the Good News
COMMENTARY: While John Krasinski’s video series filled a gap left by the Church, Father Jay, who died June 3, lived an unrelentingly joyful and thankful life.
Catholic Bishops’ Coronavirus Responses Will Not Long Be Forgotten
COMMENTARY: When everything was shut down, some of our spiritual fathers seemed a little too eager to accept, and at times even exceed, the demands made by civil authorities.
Two Brothers Ordained Catholic Priests on the Same Day: ‘God Chose to Call Us’
The brothers were both ordained to the priesthood May 30 at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile— in a private Mass, because of the pandemic.
Pope Francis Blesses Global Rosary Relay for Priests
Due to the coronavirus crisis, organizers are encouraging participants in this year’s rally to livestream their prayers or, if that is not possible, to pray in small numbers in churches, respecting measures to restrict the spread of the disease.
Catholic Priests: Holy Water and Super Soakers Don't Mix
Father Pietrzyk spoke to CNA about a number of photos online appearing to depict priests holding water guns at people, purportedly to meet “social distancing” guidelines during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Houston Catholic Parish Closes Again after 2 Priests Test Positive for Coronavirus
The community said one of the members who tested positive for the coronavirus since has regularly celebrated Mass since the parish reopened on May 2.
Saint Paul-Minneapolis Priests Adapt to Bring Sacraments to COVID-19 Patients
Bishop Cozzens encouraged other local Churches wanting to create their own anointing teams to consult with medical experts and make sure the priests are well trained in what they are being asked to do.
