On the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, Pope Francis paid tribute to the nurses who are among “the saints next door.”
Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’
Catholic economists urge end to stay-at-home orders in COVID-19 response
The underlying role of economists during the pandemic is to apply economics to epidemiology and the implications for the economy as well as for other aspects of life.
Church wasn’t prepared, either, for pandemic, nuncio to U.S. says
Just like billions of people throughout the world, “the church was not prepared” for the coronavirus pandemic, said Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the United States, in a May 6 interview with Catholic News Service.
Some dioceses announce first steps to resuming Masses
A handful of U.S. dioceses have now taken the first steps to reopening their parishes for Mass since the coronavirus pandemic.
Dioceses help parishes find revenue, including PPP funds, amid pandemic
Dioceses are helping parishes tap revenue streams while Masses are canceled because of the health crisis.
Polls show faith is getting Americans through the coronavirus crisis
Two separate polls show that Americans are relying more on their faith to help persevere through the coronavirus pandemic.
Report highlights role of immigrants as essential workers in COVID fight
A new report highlights the role of 19.8 million immigrant laborers who work in “essential critical infrastructure” in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.
Panelists say pandemic’s impact should prompt reflection, action
Young Catholics reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in a virtual discussion April 27.