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Prudence, prayer needed to handle COVID’s financial fallout, says local expert
Whether you're working extra hours or none at all due to the pandemic, now is the time to apply faith to your finances, says business leader and St. Norbert parishioner Guy Ciarrocchi.
Fight against racism reveals ugly Catholic rift, but love remains
As a Black Catholic EWTN host spoke more about racism, contention with her fellow hosts grew on air. But as one filmmaker showed in a film about his Irish and African American parents, the Catholic faith is more than "a bunch of negatives," but a "life of love."
Don’t turn away from suffering on border, urges Sister Norma Pimentel
The sister known for her work with migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border made a public plea for asylum-seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. She also called for an end to the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
As cases of virus spike in Arizona, Tucson bishop suspends public worship
Tucson Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger announced July 1 that state health officials have "strongly recommended" the suspension of public worship and that he agrees the recommendation is a wise course of action.
‘We all must get involved’ during pandemic, say Central American bishops
The bishops urged solidarity to provide health care and protect lives as the COVID-19 pandemic heaps misery and economic shocks on the poorer parts of the hemisphere.
Seniors eat their veggies, fruit thanks to archdiocesan partnership
Some 250 older adults served by Catholic Housing and Community Services recently enjoyed fresh produce boxes from Giordano's Garden Groceries, which stocks Philly's best restaurants.
Faith leaders ask Congress to boost overseas pandemic aid
"If we don’t beat COVID-19 everywhere, we can’t beat it anywhere," Catholic Relief Services said in a statement July 1. Faith leaders seek up to $15 billion for countries least able to handle the coronavirus.
At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire
"The request for a global and immediate cease-fire, which would allow that peace and security necessary to provide the needed humanitarian assistance, is commendable," Pope Francis said.
100-plus bishops demand global supply chain regulations
"The coronavirus crisis," said a group of bishops, should be an opportunity "to put in place a new economic system that serves people and the planet first."
Work of ending racism shouldn’t be toppled by looting, Calif. bishop says
Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, where a statue of St. Junipero Serra was toppled July 4, said the "primary task" in America "is to build up our community, not tear it down."