Headlines for May 15, 2020

Ordered from most to least recent.

 ‘Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee’ is theme of Pope’s annual message on migrants, refugees
 Vatican asks pontifical universities to plan to reopen in the fall with in-person instruction
 Interfaith CO19 prayer initiative is not ‘religious relativism,’ Pope emphasizes
 Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish leaders take part in Pope’s interfaith CO19 prayer initiative
 Benedict salutes John Paul II on latter’s 100th birthday
 Cardinal Corti served the Lord ‘with exemplary dedication and delicacy of spirit,’ Pope says
 Philippine bishops reconsecrate country to Mary
 Vatican cardinal addresses virtual United Nations conference for religious leaders
 New York judge rules against diocese, upholds Child Victims Act
 Pakistan: Christians, other religious minorities are denied CO19 aid
 US spy chief explores cutting intelligence sharing with countries that criminalize homosexuality
 Another federal judge upholds California’s CO19 church restrictions
 In New Zealand, churches to reopen doors, but no public Masses
 Leading Venezuelan prelate laments suffering in wake of lockdown
 Rome’s papal basilicas plan for May 18 reopening
 USCCB official sees need to build ‘Catholic response to mass incarceration’

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Lent

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent

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Today we have a venerable Lenten Mass. This Mass is best understood by remembering that the ancient catechumens (or prospective converts) used to come for instructions to the first part of Lenten Masses. The catechumens heard the readings and homily, and then left the church. The offertory procession and remainder…

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