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Australian court dismisses cardinal’s sex abuse convictions

by ROD McGUIRK April 6, 2020April 7, 2020

George Pell will be released after serving 13-months of a six-year sentence.

by FRANCES D'EMILIO April 5, 2020April 5, 2020

Social-distancing requirements affect religious practices around the globe.

As churches are forced to suspend regular services during the pandemic, some pastors are finding creative ways to stay connected with parishioners.

The announcement includes information about how to participate in Mass online via livestream, on TV or on the radio.

by DAVID CRARY March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Religious leaders are waiving age-old requirements to shield their congregations from the illness.

by NICOLE WINFIELD March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

The pontiff holds his weekly general audience in the privacy of his library as the city-state implements Italy’s drastic virus lockdown measures.

by DAVID CRARY March 6, 2020March 12, 2020

They include a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to suspend the serving of wine during Communion.

by NICOLE WINFIELD March 6, 2020March 12, 2020

The city-state’s health clinic, which is used by Vatican employees and their families, is shuttered for sanitizing.

It is the first time in his seven-year papacy that he has missed the spiritual exercises.

Francis is, however, continuing to work from his residence at the Vatican’s Santa Marta hotel and is receiving people in private.