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Vancouver archbishop works with provincial officials to get churches open
Churches currently are allowed open for weddings, funerals and private prayer at a maximum of 10 participants. Archbishop Michael Miller is seeking indoor services at 10% of church capacity with a maximum of 50 participants by Holy Week.
Detroit-area Chaldean Catholics call pope’s Iraq trip ‘beautiful to see’
Home of the largest Chaldean community in the world outside of Iraq, locals see Pope Francis' trip as a way for the world to acknowledge the pain endured and resilience shown by the Iraqi Christian population rebuilding after decades of oppression.
Vandalism on basilica grounds prompts sorrow, forgiveness for perpetrator
A 20-year-old suspect was arrested and confessed to desecrating 16 statues, causing $100,000 of damage at a Youngstown basilica. The pastor and parishioners said their "heart goes out to the young man who did this."
Catholic scholars: Any available COVID-19 vaccine is morally acceptable
The members of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington agreed with Bishop Kevin Rhoades and said there was "no real distinction between the vaccines in terms of their connection to an abortion many decades ago."
Little Flower H.S. students find God on TikTok
Theology instructor Ms. Corridoni uses the popular social media platform to show teens they're "plenty capable" of understanding Scripture -- and applying it to their own lives.
Catholic, other faith groups applaud decision to grant Venezuelans TPS
The Biden administration will allow some 320,000 Venezuelans to remain in the U.S. under a temporary immigration program. Venezuela's political conflict and cratering economy has caused 5 million to flee from the once rich nation.
Woman religious honored as one of International Women of Courage
Comboni Sister Alicia Vacas Moro, a Spanish missionary and nurse, was one of 14 women to receive an award from the U.S. State Department. Last year she went to Italy to care for elderly sisters where 45 of the convent's 60 residents had COVID and 10 sisters later died.
U.S. bishops find ‘comfort in God’s promise’ in year of pandemic
Going forward from COVID-19, racial injustices and political divisions, people must build on the many acts of sacrifice and kindness exhibited during the year, said the USCCB Administrative Committee in its pastoral message.
Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
Praying to God "as a people who thirst for justice (and) hunger as well for peace," the archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis gathered with over 100 other faith leaders ahead of the trial of a white former city police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in custody last May.
Americans’ mental health needs grow dramatically amid pandemic
Catholic Charities agencies say high numbers of people searching for help with anxiety and depression -- especially young people and jobless adults -- shows that the stigma society holds about mental illness is waning.