Young Catholics reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in a virtual discussion April 27.
Panelists say pandemic’s impact should prompt reflection, action
Case closed: Vatican says bones are not those of missing woman
Because all of the human bones found in a Vatican cemetery last summer were at least 100 years old, the Vatican City State court officially closed its investigation.
Catholic bioethicist: COVID-19 vaccine could be question of conscience
There is “no absolute duty” to boycott any COVID-19 vaccine produced with the help of cells derived from aborted fetuses, said a researcher from a Catholic bioethics institute.
Pope prays for anonymous victims of coronavirus
The pope prayed for the unknown victims who died from the coronavirus and were buried in common graves, April 30.
As unemployment grows, Sao Paulo Franciscans serve up to 4,000 meals daily
Since March 24, when the city installed stay-at-home measures to combat the new coronavirus, the number of people seeking food more than quadrupled.
Houses of worship included in draft of White House’s reopening guidelines
A draft of guidelines the White House is preparing to issue about steps to take in reopening parts of the U.S. that had been closed during the pandemic includes suggestions for reopening houses of worship.
Video game: ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’
Final Fantasy VII Remake” (Square Enix) is the latest version of an iconic game with a long history.
Pandemic highlights disparities in ethnic communities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a recent statement that “current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups,” particularly Latinos and black Americans.