The Department of Health and Human Services resolved discrimination complaints over two hospitals’ refusal to let patients have access to the sacraments of baptism and the anointing of the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HHS ensures hospital patients have access to spiritual care amid pandemic
In Minnesota archdiocese, pandemic doesn’t stop Children’s Rosary Pilgrimage
The annual Children’s Rosary Pilgrimage that took place Oct. 7 at Transfiguration in Oakdale, Minnesota despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catechetical Cataclysms: Restored Holy Stairs give meaning to crisis
The shock of a nationwide lockdown and the ongoing pandemic have resurrected the actual significance of Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs in Rome and what it represents.
Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See sponsored the symposium, which looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic is making the human trafficking situation worse.
San Francisco warned ‘draconian’ limits on worship may violate Constitution
U.S. Department of Justice told the mayor that “San Francisco’s treatment of places of worship raises serious concerns about religious freedom.”
Catholic officials urge Congress, Trump to adopt new COVID-19 aid bill
Catholic organizations urged Congress and the White House to prioritizeprioritize human life and the common good and there is talks on a new aid bill.
Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality
Pope Francis delivers a message to the U.N. drawing attention to COVID-19 and the impact it has had on children and unaccompanied young migrants and refugees.
Six months into pandemic, Catholic organizations adjust, adapt
COVID-related supplemental grants assist U.S. congregations of men and women religious in caring for their elderly and infirm members.