Why ‘disappointing’ Census numbers are such a concern
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Apr 30, 2021 / 04:00 am America/Denver (CNA). New Census numbers show the U.S. had its slowest decade of population growth since the Great Depression – and experts say this confirms a pre-existing downward trend. On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau released its decennial count …
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 1, 2021 / 07:50 am America/Denver (CNA). The Vatican’s divine worship office announced Saturday the addition of seven new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph. The seven invocations, in Latin, are Custos Redemptoris, Serve Christi, Minister salutis, Fulcimen in difficultatibus, Patrone exsulum, Patrone …
Louisiana diocese ends mask requirement at Mass, but bishop advises ‘continued vigilance’
Denver Newsroom, May 1, 2021 / 13:01 pm America/Denver (CNA). A Louisiana bishop has lifted mask requirements for Mass in several of the state’s cities, but he still encouraged parishioners to follow previous coronavirus regulations during worship. “While masks will no longer be required for those attending Mass in our …
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics supporting abortion should not present themselves for Holy Communion
by CNA Staff San Francisco, Calif., May 1, 2021 / 10:05 am America/Denver (CNA). The Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required for the reception of Holy Communion in which he insisted that any Catholic cooperating with the …
Live! Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021
Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University, Sunday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Sunday, May 2, 11:00 a.m. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.,, Sunday, May 2, 11:45 a.m. Cuarto Domingo de Pascua, The Basilica of the National Shrine …
With ‘message of hope,’ consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
Denver Newsroom, Apr 30, 2021 / 17:04 pm America/Denver (CNA). Pope Francis has declared 2021 to be the Year of St. Joseph, and Catholics will gather at multiple California churches on May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, to consecrate their state to the foster father of Jesus …
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest ‘fascinated by Jesus Christ’
Denver Newsroom, Apr 30, 2021 / 13:06 pm America/Denver (CNA). Father James Golka is Pope Francis’ choice to become the next bishop of Colorado Springs, and the Nebraska priest used his opening remarks for the diocese to encourage everyone to “become fascinated by the Lord.” “I’m fascinated by Jesus Christ,” …
Atlanta archdiocese to end Sunday Mass dispensation
by Joe Bukuras Atlanta, Ga., Apr 30, 2021 / 10:00 am America/Denver (CNA). This week the archdiocese of Atlanta announced an end date to the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. In a letter to parishioners in the archdiocese, Archbishop Hartmayer said that he “believes it is …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for May 2021
The World of Finance Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 30, 2021 / 06:15 am America/Denver (CNA). Pope Francis appointed Friday a new bishop of Wilmington, the home diocese of President Joe Biden. The pope selected Msgr. William Koenig to lead the Diocese of Wilmington, which covers the state of Delaware and the Eastern …
