There has been much talk in the United States on the “digital divide,” about how many — really, too many — families lack internet access, which is now considered a must-have in commerce and education.
Pandemic shows problems persist in poor Americans’ home internet access
Pew: Catholic homilies mention election, racism less than Protestant ones
As news events made headlines across the United States for months last year — particularly the 2020 election, the coronavirus pandemic and racism in America — priests’ homilies did not mention these events nearly as much as did sermons by Protestant preachers.
Survey: Religiosity seems to be ‘buffer’ against some pandemic stresses
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on participation in religious services just as it did on workplaces, but a new survey indicates strong emotional resilience from those who consider their faith vital to their existence.
Nations not working together seen as biggest failure of pandemic
A virtual symposium, organized by Global Minnesota, addressed health equity and heeding lessons learned from the pandemic to avoid needless death in future calamities.
After a too-long Lent, cardinal gives ideas for an extended Easter season
Cardinal Czerny, writing in the Vatican newspaper, says after “400+ days” of Lent, referring to the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics need ways to celebrate a “proportional” Easter.
Are increased vaccinations a genuine sign of hope this Easter?
As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, the increasing number of vaccinations may qualify as an authentic sign of hope as the Easter season begins.
In pandemic year, Catholic colleges get that their students are stressed
While the coronavirus pandemic upended most aspects of college life this past year, its impact on students’ mental health has had Catholic college and university leaders looking for new ways to reach students and get resources to them.
Ex-USCCB general secretary says employee safety vital in pandemic plan
Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, outgoing general secretary of the USCCB, kept the health and personal well-being of employees were foremost in his mind as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.