Some Catholics object to the use of COVID-19 vaccines derived from stem cells from fetuses aborted 50 years ago; the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith declared all of the vaccines to be morally licit in December 2020.
Tensions over vaccine mandates creep into church
Annual March for Life still on this year in Washington
The 49th annual national March for Life — with a rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court Jan. 21 — will go on as scheduled this year amid a surge in the omicron variant in the nation’s capital.
Updated: Masks no longer required at Mass, other protocol changes taking effect
Most of the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions will end May 28. The bishop also announced protocols for overnight events.
CDC director gives nod to indoor worship services for masked, vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced April 27 that fully vaccinated people wearing masks can safely attend indoor worship services.
Congregational singing to be allowed in limited capacity beginning Palm Sunday
In his letter to pastors, Bishop Kettler also addressed a change in protocols for adoration chapels, and he included a reminder about the importance of wearing masks.
Pandemic creates unique challenges for deaf Catholics
For the deaf, face masks during COVID-19 has forced people to adapt to new ways of doing things.
Chinese diocese donates masks to Vatican, Italy, to help fight COVID-19
A Catholic diocese in China’s Shaanxi province has donated thousands of face masks to communities in the Vatican and Italy to help them fight the coronavirus.