Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican has fallen on difficult financial times.
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Vatican Reiterates Two-State Solution as Israeli-Palestinian Relations Escalate
Following the swearing-in of Israel's emergency government over the weekend, the Vatican issued a statement reinforcing its support for a two-state solution.
Canadian Catholic Bishop Funds Research for a Safe and Efficient Coronavirus Vaccine
Archbishop J. Michael Miller of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada, has chosen to financially support a research facility looking for a coronavirus vaccine, led by the immunologist Wilfred Jefferies at the Michael Smith Laboratories of the University of British Columbia.
Celebrating Mass Safely — But Pastorally — During a Pandemic
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is recommending that diocesan bishops consider the guidelines prepared by the Thomistic Institute at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. for when holding Mass. Another set of recommendations has come from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, an organization that pools the expertise of diocesan liturgical offices across the country. Ultimately, it is up to each bishop to determine what to do in his diocese.
Pope Francis and the Vatican Commit to Aiding Internally Displaced People
In a press conference on Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his dedication to helping internally displaced people, especially amid the pandemic.
Catholic Cardinal Burke Says Faithful Should Attend Mass Despite Coronavirus
Conservative Catholic Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a statement that despite the coronavirus pandemic, access to Mass and the sacraments must not be denied to those who want it.
One Year after Vatican Abuse Summit, Survivors Grade Pope Francis with 'D Minus'
But one year after a summit on sex abuse at the Vatican, Peter Isely, a clergy abuse survivor and founding member of the U.S. based SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), shares that, while the rhetoric adopted by Pope Francis “would get an A plus,” the follow-up and actions undertaken receive a “D minus.”
R.I. Priest Bans Legislators Who Support Abortion from Taking Communion
A priest in Rhode Island is prohibiting pro-abortion legislators from taking holy communion, acting as a witness to a marriage or being a godparent along with several other honors within the Catholic tradition.
Pope Francis Removes Pontifical Secrecy for Sexual Abuse Cases
On Tuesday, Pope Francis removed the age-old rule that allowed pontifical secrecy in cases of sexual assault, sex abuse and cover-ups.
Alleged Sex Abuse Victims File Suit against the Catholic Church, Claim They Were Forced to Take Unfair Settlement
Two cousins from Mississippi who were sexually abused by clergy members as children have filed a lawsuit against the Catholic Church after they say they were forced to accept only a small sum of money in the form of a settlement in exchange for their silence.
