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Nation/World. April 16, 2021

As pandemic worsens in Brazil, pope tells bishops to be one with people

By Catholic News Service

In an April 15 video message, Pope Francis encouraged bishops in Brazil to remain united to overcome “one of the most difficult trials” in their country’s history.”

Nation/World. April 13, 2021

As millions of renters owe billions, sisters fund ways to prevent evictions

By Catholic News Service

With millions of Americans either out of work or experiencing loss of income because of the pandemic, women religious nationwide are banding together to provide financially for those currently facing a housing crisis.

Arts & Culture. Nation/World. April 9, 2021

Even bullying has changed in pandemic, says NCEA presenter

By Catholic News Service

National Catholic Educational Association presenter spoke to educators about bullying trends in schools during COVID-19.

Nation/World. April 7, 2021

Minnesota priests describe pandemic year, hopes for future

By Catholic News Service

Priests in the Archdiocese look back at how they ministered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as it turns from grief to hope.

Nation/World. March 31, 2021

Pope gives $350,000 to help suffering Iraqi families

By Catholic News Service

During his trip to Iraq, the pope left a donation of $350,000 with the local church to help poor families.

Focus on Faith. March 29, 2021

In Holy Week, Jesus and Mary show us ‘meaning of love,’ says archbishop

By Catholic News Service

As Catholics entered Holy Week, Archbishop José H. Gomez reflected on how again the celebration is happening in the midst of a pandemic.

Nation/World. March 29, 2021

Italy sees worst gap between births, deaths since 1918 Spanish flu

By Catholic News Service

Statistics for Italy in 2020 showed continued low birth rates, fewer marriages and record highs for deaths, trends all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Focus on Faith. March 29, 2021

Tenderness, reconciliation needed in today’s world, pope says

By Catholic News Service

The pope said the problems facing today’s world should awaken “in every priest an authentic compassion, both for the sheep entrusted to him and for those who have gone astray.”

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