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Sweden’s pandemic reality check a ‘time of conversion,’ cardinal says
At the start of the pandemic, while countries enforced lockdowns and social distancing, the Swedish government took a more relaxed approach. Now with a high death rate, leaders realize they did not "do what we were supposed to do."
Central African Republic bishops warn of food shortages, insecurity
As rebels have seized two-thirds of the country, the conflict risked "turning into a nationwide hunt for innocent people, based solely on their ethnicity or political affiliation."
Canadian provinces close churches to contain pandemic
As they did last spring, churches and all places of worship again will close or enact restrictions imposed by four Canadian provinces in an effort to stop a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence
Reaction to the violent invasion of the House and Senate chambers by supporters of President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 paralleled initial public response to the horror of 9/11.
Capitol invasion adds to challenges facing incoming Biden administration
After the Jan. 20 inauguration, Biden will not only face the challenges of getting his policies implemented, but also winning over the millions of Americans who doubt the legitimacy of his presidency.
Aid workers welcome law to help pandemic’s youngest victims
Catholic Relief Services staff and volunteers are celebrating the recent passage of the Global Child Thrive Act, a bipartisan effort to strengthen the development of some 725 million children impoverished by COVID.
Bishops, leaders reflect on U.S. Capitol assault, pray for peace
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi referenced the Epiphany and uttered a prayer as the House of Representatives reconvened to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory following Wednesday afternoon's attack on the Capitol.
COVID-19 claims lives of over 200 priests in Italy since start of pandemic
Already four priests have died since the start of 2021, and the toll amounted to one death every day and a half since the pandemic began, a newspaper reported Jan. 6. Many were in active ministry.
Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world
Religious leaders around the world said the attack was driven by "divisive populist politics (that) have unleashed forces that threaten the foundations of democracy" and "are of serious international concern."
Archbishop Gomez condemns violence at Capitol, turns to Mary
The head of the U.S. bishops prayed Jan. 6 that Mary would "guide us in the ways of peace, and obtain for us wisdom and the grace of a true patriotism and love of country.”