Two bishops’ advice to Catholics in Lenten crisis: Eat meat on Fridays
The bishop of Boston and the bishop of Metuchen, N.J. declared to their flocks that Lenten abstinence from meat on Fridays is no longer binding.
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Articles for Day: March 27, 2020
US bishops must address charges of Catholic Relief Services collaborating with evil
The USCCB proclaims its confidence in the CRS but gives the faithful absolutely no reason to share that confidence.
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‘Rusty, cracked and unsterile’ tools: Louisiana Supreme Court case shows abortion centers as houses of horror
Violating an order to stop elective surgical procedures during the coronavirus outbreak is just the tip of the iceberg for Bayou State abortion mills.
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Canada Conservative leadership race ‘temporarily suspended’ due to coronavirus
It remains unclear, however, whether or not the party will commit to delaying the vote for a new leader.
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Plant a ‘victory garden’ with your kids, and other family projects, during ‘war’ against COVID-19
You might even be inspired to homeschool your children once the world moves past this emergency.
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Coronavirus strikes close to Pope Francis, but pontiff again tests negative
This is the fifth case of the disease within Vatican City and the second time the pope has been tested.
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‘Libertarian socialism’ has eroded Canada’s culture: conservative author
William Gairdner believes the 'four stage of liberalism' are to blame for the slow and steady decay of Canadian culture over the last several decades.
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Chicago archdiocese demands bishop’s approval for ‘emergency’ baptisms
Directions issued under Cardinal Blase Cupich not only ban all baptisms but require ‘permission’ for emergency baptisms.
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Radical liberal group: Corona panic perfect time to abolish the family
If you are a certain type of progressive, this global upheaval presents an opportunity.
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US health bureaucrats prioritized frivolous research over coronavirus warning
If the National Institutes for Health wasn't paying attention to China, what was it doing? Fun and trendy stuff, the bureaucratic equivalent of playing video games instead of working.
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Top Trump coronavirus doctor rebukes media for spreading panic about pandemic
On Thursday, Dr. Deborah Birx, one of the White House coronavirus task force members, finally had it with the media's propensity for hysteria and fear-mongering.
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US surgeon general pushes back against media attempts to discredit Trump on coronavirus
March 27, 2020 (NewsBusters) — Appearing on Friday’s CBS This Morning, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams lectured the media on hyping “worst-case scenario” projections about the coronavirus pandemic that have so far proven to be “way off.” His comments came after co-host Gayle King took jabs at President Trump for making a similar point in a recent interview, despite having “no medical training.” “You know, doctors and nurses around the country are saying, ‘Hello, government, we need ventilators, we need ventilators now.’ But President Trump seems to have a different take on that,” King fretted as she teed up a clip […]
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Trust God’s Mercy and Justice during these trying times
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Women should be eligible for draft, military commission recommends
A military panel recommends female eligibility for Selective Service, which potentially could put them on the front lines with men.
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Ex-staffer accuses #MeToo supporter Joe Biden of sexual assault
Tara Reade was one of eight women who accused Biden of unwanted touching in early 2019. The former vice president is notorious for inappropriate touching, a habit which has often been captured on video.
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US parish finds a way to give faithful Holy Communion during coronavirus shut down
Thanks to the courage of our pastor, every parishioner in our community is able to receive the Eucharist after every Mass.
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New York’s Dem attorney general demands abortions continue amid coronavirus outbreak
AG Letitia James argues that 'any woman who wants ... an abortion should continue to be able to do so,' and that includes access to the abortion pill.
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Pope Benedict’s biographer: Eucharist is as essential as food, medicine
Peter Seewald criticized the Church’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cardinal, bishops ban confession in response to coronavirus pandemic
Catholics believe that confession cleanses one from deadly sins that would otherwise cut one off from God and the Kingdom of heaven.
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Pope says pandemic is ‘not the time of’ God’s judgement: Coronavirus live updates
Live updates on the coronavirus crisis and how it relates to pro-life issues, faith, and freedom.
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Congress passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, blocks funding for Planned Parenthood
The final version of the bill is reported to contain language that prevents Planned Parenthood from accessing the bill's bailout money.
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On the ground update from coronavirus lockdown in London
London correspondent Paul Smeaton explains to John-Henry that London is basically a prison system right now and that you can only leave your house under very limited circumstances.
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LAST CALL: LifeSite needs you to keep us reporting truth amid coronavirus
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Abortion mill in landmark Supreme Court case caught defying coronavirus abortion ban
Recordings show the plaintiff in the current Supreme Court case June Medical Services v. Russo actively defying state orders to shut down operations during the coronavirus crisis.
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On the ground update from coronavirus lockdown in London
London correspondent Paul Smeaton explains to John-Henry that London is basically a prison system right now and that you can only leave your house under very limited circumstances.
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Ohio says religious gatherings are ‘essential business,’ bishops cancel Mass anyway
The bishops claim that the decision was made 'after consultation with the governor and health officials.'
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Police officer tells pro-lifers they can’t pray outside Planned Parenthood because of COVID-19
He then reversed course but told the activists there couldn't be more than 10 people on the sidewalk.
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Theologians defend Cdl Burke for linking COVID-19 to society’s rebellion against God
New Ways Ministry accused Cdl. Raymond Burke of demonizing LGBT people by mentioning gender theory in his remarks on the Catholic faith and the coronavirus.
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US Senator: We must end China’s drug control, bring production back home
'Americans deserve better than this from their pharmaceutical supply chain,' said Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.
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