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Some experts split from Fauci on Holy Communion recommendation

DENVER — As dioceses across the United States start to reopen public Masses, the scientist leading the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic recommended that Catholic Churches ought not resume distribution of Holy Communion. But other medical experts told CNA there are ways that Communion can be distributed safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Latin American church workers: Pandemic turmoil increases child abuse

SAO PAULO — Catholic missionaries in Latin America say they have noticed disturbing signs of an increase in child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baltimore archdiocese has ‘serious concerns’ about county Communion ban

WASHINGTON — The Archdiocese of Baltimore said it has “serious concerns” about public health guidance from Howard County, Maryland, which prohibits the reception of Communion as a condition for churches to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Archbishop says Floyd video 'gut wrenching,' urges respect for all people

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A video showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man repeatedly saying "I can't breathe," and who appears to lose consciousness or die while being pinned down, is "gut wrenching and deeply disturbing," Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said in a May 27 statement.
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification.
Want safe church re-openings? Follow CDC guidelines, infectious disease expert says

Dr. Timothy Flanigan worked to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak of 2014. If someone asks him, “Is it safe for me to go to Mass?” Flanigan has one answer: “Are they following the guidelines the CDC has provided us to decrease the risk of transmission?”
Pandemic has changed parish outreach methods 'forever,' says evangelist

If pajamas have become the new workplace attire and the sofa has been transformed into the new desktop, where does that leave a U.S. Catholic Church yearning to stay connected with its parishioners through Zoom liturgies and Facebook Live spiritual pep talks pumped into living rooms by social media?
Catholic leaders decry prisoners' exposure to COVID-19 during pandemic

WASHINGTON — A May 19 statement by 14 Catholic leaders, including five bishops, decried the danger people in prison are exposed to during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says houses of worship 'essential,' directs governors to open them

WASHINGTON — Saying America needs "more prayer, not less," President Donald Trump May 22 declared house of worship "essential" and directed the country's governors "to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, this weekend."
Minnesota bishops defy ban on religious gatherings

DENVER — The day after announcing that parishes in Minnesota can ignore a statewide order on religious gatherings, the Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis explained the pastoral motive for his decision.
Italy: Study shows increase in prayer, religious fervor amid pandemic

ROME — The uncertainty and restrictive measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic caused an increase in prayers and religious fervor in Italy, a recent study said.
Pandemic's turmoil an opening to boost protection of creation, bishops say

CLEVELAND — The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the world into turmoil, but Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical on care for creation can guide individuals to reassess life's priorities in response, a trio of prelates agreed during an online roundtable discussion.
Senators demand investigation into Planned Parenthood PPP loans

Planned Parenthood affiliates reportedly received $80 million in emergency coronavirus loans, despite congressional regulations that were intended to disqualify them.
Pope merges Anchorage Archdiocese, Juneau Diocese; names archbishop

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has merged the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, and the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, and erected the new ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau.
Why a porn magnate funds an international abortion agency

DENVER — After a pornography tycoon donated millions to an international abortion group, one non-profit youth initiative warned of a dangerous link between the two industries.
Vatican calls attention to growing food crisis from coronavirus

VATICAN CITY — The coronavirus emergency is causing a food-related crisis, Vatican officials said Saturday, encouraging people to do their small part to help those who are going hungry.
New emergency aid bill aims to cut most benefits to Catholic schools

CLEVELAND — Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new $3 trillion tax cut and spending bill in response to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic that would restrict support for Catholic school students.
Salvadorans overcome massacre memory with faith

SAN JOSE LAS FLORES, El Salvador (CNS) — They greet each other like family members who haven't seen one another in a while, a big smile when one of them walks into the room.
Forum asks how much time is too much time for preschoolers and screens

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When considering whether to expose a preschool-age child to screens, "the first thing we need to think about is the child," said one longtime children's advocate, "and you as the parent know more about your child than anybody else."
Army, city sanitation workers begin sanitizing Rome churches

ROME — Following a request from the Vicariate of Rome, the city of Rome has called on the Italian army and the city sanitation department to sanitize all of Rome's parish churches in preparation for the resumption of public liturgies May 18.

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