Yemen’s health care system is collapsing as it struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Aid agencies warn of Yemen’s health care collapse, famine risk
Singing in church on hiatus for now but will return, say music ministers
With choirs and hymnals suspect because they may spread the coronavirus, what is the future of singing at Mass?
Financial fallout from pandemic, recession causes Catholic schools to close
More than 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide are expected to close by the fall, largely because of financial challenges resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic recession.
Panelists discuss ‘virus’ of racism, praise protesters demanding justice
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory referred to racism as a virus when he issued a statement about the death of George Floyd June 5.
Minnesota archbishop calls on Holy Spirit amid civil unrest, pandemic
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda called on faith in the Holy Spirit’s presence amid civil unrest and a global pandemic during his homily May 31.
Catholic leaders warn of humanitarian, environmental tragedy in Amazon
Catholic leaders warn that as the coronavirus pandemic spreads into the Amazon basin, the region may face a “humanitarian and environmental tragedy.”
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic
Pope Francis’ observation of an interreligious day of prayer, fasting and acts of charity, asks God to free the world from the coronavirus pandemic.
As parishes reopen, mental and spiritual health care need attention
Mental health advocates are encouraging parishioners to take care of themselves as the state begins to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.