Some dioceses are postponing priestly ordinations this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some dioceses postpone priestly ordinations amid lockdown, others waiting
Pope prays for elderly fearful of dying alone
During his April 15 morning Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are fearful of dying alone during the pandemic.
Maryknoll program in Cambodia provides sign language for COVID-19 videos
Maryknoll Deaf Development Programme provides interpretation in educational videos created by the Cambodian government to give information about the COVID-19 pandemic to the deaf.
New hymn composed for time of pandemic expresses hope, trust in God
Catholics connecting online for prayer have begun to sing a new hymn of hope and trust in God, composed specifically for this time of pandemic by Father Michael Joncas.
Pandemic is time to consider ‘universal basic wage,’ pope says
Pope Francis said the COVID-19 pandemic should give rise to consideration of “a universal basic wage” to guarantee people have the minimum they need to live and support their families.
Couples find creative ways to scale back weddings during pandemic
With restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, couples are creatively finding ways to share their weddings with family and friends.
Catholic leaders urge Congress to address shortcomings in CARES Act
Officials at some of the country’s largest Catholic organizations have welcomed the assistance provided under the massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
El Paso bishop calls for release of nonviolent migrants in detention
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, is asking local authorities to release nonviolent migrants at his local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.