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Portland archdiocese: Coronavirus or no, Communion can be received on the tongue Watch
The right to receive Holy Communion on the tongue has been affirmed by the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, which noted Monday that the ... continue reading
West Virginia passes bipartisan 'Born Alive' law Watch
West Virginia became the latest state to pass legislation which requires that babies born alive after an attempted abortion be given ... continue reading
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Editor's note: Journalist Luke Coppen to join Catholic News Agency Watch
Earlier this week, veteran British journalist Luke Coppen accepted a position as CNA's Europe Editor. Denver, Colo., (CNA) - Earlier this ... continue reading
Tornado hits historic Nashville church Watch
An historic Catholic church in the Nashville neighborhood of Germantown was among several buildings seriously damaged by a tornado Tuesday ... continue reading
Florida man tackles deacon during anticipated Mass Watch
It took ten parishioners to restrain Thomas Eisel after he attacked a deacon during an anticipated Mass on Saturday. Miami, Fla., (CNA) - ... continue reading
Pope Francis names 4 new bishops for US dioceses Watch
Pope Francis has appointed four new bishops to serve in American dioceses. The appointments, announced Thursday, include three new ... continue reading
Supreme Court sends back case against Puerto Rican archdiocese Watch
The Supreme Court has sent a case concerning the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico, back to Puerto Rican courts, overturning a previous ... continue reading
New poll asks Catholics what they believe about abortion Watch
While the Catholic Church teaches that procuring an abortion is always immoral, a majority of U.S. Catholics do not believe abortion is ... continue reading
US bishops: Pope Francis talks Fr. James Martin, euthanasia, at private meeting Watch
During a private meeting with bishops from the southwestern United States, Pope Francis talked about his 2019 meeting with Fr. James ... continue reading
Diocese of Harrisburg files for bankruptcy amid new sex abuse lawsuits Watch
The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that it is filing for bankruptcy. Harrisburg, Pa., (CNA) - The ... continue reading