Their heads encased in bandages covering the wounds where they had been conjoined, 2-year-old twins named Ervina and Prefina were baptized by Pope Francis in the chapel of his residence.
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Survey shows wide support among Americans for COVID-19 worship restrictions
A recent Pew survey shows that Americans favor restrictions when it comes to worship services during the pandemic.
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Franciscan, volunteers help homeless in Bogota survive pandemic
Members of the Franciscan order in Columbia are assembling people and resources to help the homeless of Bogota during the pandemic.
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Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence
Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus has urged members to fight racism and build fraternity.
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Bishops write urgent letter to Pelosi and McConnell: Don’t forget Catholic schools in coronavirus aid
The latest letter is the most recent attempt by church leaders to convince Congress to support families who choose to send their children to nonpublic schools.
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Pope Francis: Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish
“May the prophetic voices” of the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki “continue to serve as a warning to us and for coming generations,” Pope Francis said in a written message to Hidehiko Yuzaki, governor of the Hiroshima prefecture.
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Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid
Specifically, a baptism administered with the formula “We baptize you …” instead of “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” is not valid.
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Complicated crossings: Pandemic has not stopped migration
Even at the height of Italy’s strict COVID-19 lockdown this spring, migrants arrived. The government said 241 newcomers came in March and 671 arrived in April.
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Citing Covid-19 economic toll, Newark closing five schools, merging three
“I recognize that this news is profoundly painful for our students and their families, teachers and principals, school communities, and those who support Catholic education, as well as for our archdiocesan community,” said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark.
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Lebanon’s Catholic leaders are asking for help. Here’s where you can donate.
Explosions in Beirut left more than 130 people dead and more than 300,000 homeless.