by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, May 7, 2020 / 05:29 pm MT (CNA).- A Notre Dame sociologist is using data to challenge a Harvard Law professor’s assertions that homeschooling is “dangerous”, and detrimental to society. The controversy stems from a recent paper by professor Elizabeth Bartholet in which she calls …

by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 8, 2020 / 03:10 pm MT (CNA).- The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, said that the Church must return to “normal life” after the governor announced plans to ban large gatherings until a COVID-19 vaccine or treatment is available. Earlier in the week, the …

As the “Responsible Restart Ohio Plan” is implemented during the ongoing COVID19 pandemic allowing a gradual return to work and lifting of some of the restrictions regarding consumer, retail and services, returning to operation, we your bishops together with you are anxious for the safe return to the public celebration …

by Mary Farrow Denver Newsroom, May 8, 2020 / 02:59 am MT (CNA).- On Sunday, March 15, Nebraskans in the Diocese of Lincoln still had a choice of whether or not they wanted to attend Mass and risk possible exposure to coronavirus. By the next day, they didn’t. Public Masses …

by Hannah Brockhaus Rome, Italy, May 7, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the head of Italy’s bishops and by government officials. The protocol for Mass and other liturgical celebrations states …

by Vatican News The streets will be empty this year as the world gathers, virtually, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The annual celebrations usually see thousands of pilgrims making their way to the Shrine of Our Lady in Cova da Iria in Fatima, on the 13th …

by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 7, 2020 / 10:48 am MT (CNA).- A Catholic nurse said the coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges she has never encountered before—and that a prayer life is critical to get her through her shift. “If I don’t have my faith in me, I …

As Roger Bacon High School students adjust to the new reality of online learning and time away from their classmates, teachers and extracurricular activities, many Spartans are finding new ways to reach out to others and serve the community. When she discovered that many nursing homes were beginning to limit …

by Olivia Lucia Senior at Lehman High School Being a high school senior during the COVID-19 quarantine is frustrating, and not a lot of fun. As a senior, I was looking forward to spending my last few months of high school with my classmates whom I’ve grown with over the …

CNA Staff, May 5, 2020 / 11:34 am MT (CNA).- A national novena to St Isidore the Farmer will be livestreamed by Catholic Rural Life this month, beginning May 7 and concluding with a Mass on May 15, the feast of St. Isidore. For nearly a century, Catholic Rural Life …