A series of debilitating crises in recent weeks — from a surge in COVID-19 cases to the assassination of a president — has left Haiti reeling again in uncertainty and forced Catholic Relief Services to curtail its outreach efforts.
CRS gradually restores services in Haiti amid series of crises
Theologian: Pandemic, lack of vaccines add to Cuba’s ‘desperate’ situation
A former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican said unrest in Cuba — something the world has seen before — is translating into a recipe for disaster this year due to added pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caritas tells G7 leaders debt relief is key to global COVID-19 recovery
Debt relief for poor countries is only way for G7 leaders to succeed in their plans to promote global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and address the climate crisis, Caritas Internationalis said.
Bishop Kettler: Thank you for helping our state turn the corner on COVID-19
“Your observance of physical-distancing and mask-wearing requirements in this diocese prevented more people from becoming ill and saved lives.”
Come home to Mass in person, Philadelphia archbishop implores Catholics
Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic
Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory led a recitation of rosary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington as part of a worldwide prayer effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual collection for USCCB’s Catholic Communication Campaign is May 15-16
The 2021 collection for the campaign is being taken up in many U.S. dioceses during Masses May 15 and 16, which is World Communications Day.
Doctors and doulas help pregnant women manage COVID-19 concerns
Tepeyac provides health care services to families of all incomes who want a pro-life approach to pregnancy.