The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has launched a campaign urging Catholics to write letters to pharmaceutical companies urging them to stop the use of abortion-derived cell lines in the development and testing of vaccines.
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According to Pew Research Center, only 3% of Catholic churches in the United States are open and having Mass as they had before the pandemic.
Helping to create pathways back into employment, especially for long-term employees, limits the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on vulnerable communities.
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Bishop Kettler encouraged parishes to instead consider alternatives to their annual festivals, such as fundraising raffles and drive-thru/takeout food options for parishioners.
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