Author Archives: Administrator1

Priest’s 100-mile bike ride raises COVID-19 aid for parish — and hope

Posted on August 6, 2020

By Ian Alvano  Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Father Christopher Heanue started his morning July 27 by celebrating Mass at 5 a.m. and then took off on a 100-mile bike ride. It wasn’t just any ride. Father Heanue called … Continue reading →

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Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish, pope says

Posted on August 6, 2020

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For peace to flourish, weapons of war must be set aside, especially nuclear weapons that can obliterate entire cities and countries, Pope Francis said on the 75th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid

Posted on August 6, 2020

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Specifically, a baptism administered with the formula “We baptize … Continue reading →

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Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where you can donate

Posted on August 5, 2020

Updated 8/6  4:30 p.m. By Catholic News Service BEIRUT (CNS) — As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from a severe economic downturn. … Continue reading →

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Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut

Posted on August 5, 2020

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis.” “Let us pray for … Continue reading →

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Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon’s dire situation

Posted on August 4, 2020

By Dale Gavlak  Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Hospitals in the Lebanese capital are overwhelmed with those suffering injuries from a massive explosion in Beirut’s port, causing widespread damage the city and rocking the tiny Mediterranean nation already … Continue reading →

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Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely

Posted on August 4, 2020

By Bronwen Dachs  Catholic News Service In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving extremely difficult for many. In some remote areas, younger generations are helping … Continue reading →

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Vatican workers who meet public tested for COVID-19 antibodies

Posted on August 4, 2020

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican employees and workers who have contact with the public are being tested for the antibodies for COVID-19, said the new director of the Vatican department of health and hygiene. … Continue reading →

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Bishops from Japan, U.S. call Catholics to work for nuclear disarmament

Posted on August 3, 2020

By Dennis Sadowski  Catholic News Service CLEVELAND (CNS) — The path to true peace requires the world to abolish nuclear weapons, an American bishop and a Japanese archbishop said as the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings at the end … Continue reading →

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Film director switches formats, writes book on grandpa’s WWII heroism

Posted on August 3, 2020

By Mark Pattison  Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jon Erwin, in tandem with older brother Andrew, has directed movies with Christian themes over the past decade, including “October Baby” “I Can Only Imagine” and “I Still Believe.” But between … Continue reading →

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