The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments and individuals to operate as if every day brings with it a new contingency plan. The Catholic Church is no different, in a sense, at least when it comes ...

People who recall, or even imagine, being absolved of their sins tend to donate more money to the church, according to British researchers. "Recent evidence has suggested that people are more likely ...

HONOLULU — Reacting to an emergency alert that mistakenly warned of an imminent ballistic missile attack from North Korea, Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu, Hawaii, gave general absolution to a group of ...

Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a "grave necessity" permitting priests to confer the Sacrament of Reconciliation under the ...

A Catholic Church diocese in Scotland has unveiled what it believes to be the first Mass and confession finder app. The Catholic App allows users to find their soonest or nearest Mass and be guided to ...

A parish in the Philippines has canceled an "online general absolution." Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon City, Philippines had advertised the event would be available by livestream, ...

Pope Francis announced plans last week, as part of his Holy Year of Mercy, for easier absolution for women who have had abortions. Five seconds later, battle lines were drawn. Supporters hailed his ...

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