In this episode, CFN Editor-in-Chief Brian McCall and Managing Editor Matt Gaspers discuss the following news items:
- Congregation for Divine Worship Issues Two Coronavirus-related Decrees
- Despite Efforts of Certain Governors, Abortion Remains “Essential Service” in Several States Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
- Case in Point: Federal Judge in Texas Blocks Governor’s Orders
- The New York Times Calls for More Access to Abortion, “Not Less”
- Separating Episcopal Chaff from Wheat
- Examples of Chaff:
- Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey
- Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, Massachusetts
- Bishop Robert M. Coerver of Lubbock, Texas
- Bishop Mitchell Rozanski of Springfield, Massachusetts
- Bishop Peter F. Christensen of Boise, Idaho
- Examples of Wheat:
- Bishop Robert Baker of Birmingham, Alabama (Note: Sadly, Bishop Baker has backpedaled from his original call for the priests of his diocese to administer Holy Communion to the faithful on Holy Thursday.)
- Archbishop Carlo Mario Viganò (new interview)
- Examples of Chaff:
- Two Petitions, One Goal: Restore Public Worship and Access to Sacraments
- To Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma: Deem Worship to be “Essential”
- To All Bishops: We Are An Easter People