National out-of-stock rates for baby formula soared to 43% the week of May 9, according to the Virginia-based pricing data firm Datasembly, which has predicted that “shortages will continue to worsen.”
U.S. baby formula shortage hits food pantries run by church, other agencies
‘Thirst for peace’: Cameroon bishops, Catholics rededicate nation to Mary
On April 23-24, more than 1,200 Catholics gathered around their bishops at the pilgrimage site in Marienberg to reconsecrate Cameroon to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
U.N. official: Ukraine exodus is fastest-growing refugee crisis since WWII
As of March 8, at least 2 million have fled Ukraine in the 10 days following Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of the East European nation, said Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
Learn from times of crisis, avoid conflict, pope tells Curia officials
Crises are a normal part of life, including the life of faith, and must be accepted as challenges to discern and to change, leaving behind what is not essential, Pope Francis said Dec. 21.
Times of trauma: Old Testament is a go-to guide for coping
During a time of crisis, two biblical scholars suggest picking up and reading the Old Testament, which most Catholics are not always deeply familiar with.
Greg Erlandson: An opportunity not to be missed
It is human to be fearful at this moment, but we need to hear the words the Lord repeatedly encouraged us with: “Do not be afraid.”
Hosffman Ospino: Learning from the poor in a time of crisis
Let us place ourselves at the feet of the poor and vulnerable to learn from them during this time of crisis.