Miami archbishop gets COVID-19 vaccine to show it’s safe, morally ethical
Admittedly not a big fan of needles and injections, Miami Archbishop Wenski winced as he became among the first South Floridians and possibly the first U.S. bishop to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s accompaniment is ‘a great gift to us,’ bishop says
Never doubt for one moment that Our Lady of Guadalupe, a "dear woman of love and compassion, solace and healing, solidarity and hope for the future," is with us at this time, Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen said on the vigil of her feast day.
Show the world the joy of faith, pope says
Joy should be the hallmark of a Christian's life, a reflection of knowing that one is loved by God, saved by Jesus Christ and committed to leading others to him, Pope Francis said.
Bishops: Getting COVID-19 vaccine is ‘act of charity,’ supports the common good
The "gravity" of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and "the lack of availability of alternative vaccines," are "sufficiently serious" reasons to accept the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, the chairmen of the U.S. bishops' doctrine and pro-life committees said Dec. 14.
Pope says Catholics can receive plenary indulgence for Guadalupe devotion
With the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe closed for her feast to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis said Catholics still can receive a plenary indulgence Dec. 11 and 12 for their Marian devotion if they follow certain conditions.
Pope proclaims year dedicated to St. Joseph
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus.
Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast
Mary's Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.
In pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith
As the pandemic upended everything, churches, schools and organizations had to quickly find ways to adapt, including livestreaming Masses and teaching on video platforms, outdoor worship, drive-thru confessions and a return to socially distanced in-person Masses.
Federal judge orders full restoration of DACA program
The Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, after the program that protects qualifying young adult immigrants from deportation was suspended this summer.
No pandemic can extinguish Christ’s light, pope says at Angelus
No pandemic and no kind of crisis can extinguish the light of Christ, Pope Francis said.
