Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual novena for farmers, farmworkers and small towns is scheduled for May 7-15, 2020.
Rural life novena ends on May 15 feast of St. Isidore, farmers’ patron
Clericalism, wealth prevent one from knowing Christ, pope says
With clericalism, rigidity and an attachment to wealth there is a lack of freedom of faith for self and others Pope Francis said May 5.
COVID-19 fear creates stigma, but some Africans more fearful of starving
Throughout Africa, church officials are working to fight the stigma that comes with the pandemic, but people are fearing death from hunger more than death from COVID-19.
‘Normal People,’ streaming, Hulu
The award for the most misleading TV series title goes to “Normal People,” an adaptation of the 2018 best-selling novel by Sally Rooney (who also co-wrote the screenplay).
Monthly list of recent video ratings (May 2020)
Here is a list of home video releases of theatrical movies rated on the basis of moral suitability.
Social justice leaders urge cardinal to step back from praise of Trump
The advocacy group Faith in Public Life blasted New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan in a letter to the prelate.
In new biography, Pope Benedict says world threatened by humanism
In a newly published biography, Retired Pope Benedict XVI commented on the state of the church in the 21st century.
On Good Shepherd Sunday, pope remembers fallen priests, doctor
Celebrating Mass on Good Shepherd Sunday, May 3, the pope said the feast reminded him of the more than 100 priests and 154 doctors who have died in Italy “in an act of service” to victims of COVID-19.