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As lockdowns end, pope prays for obedience, prudence in behavior
As governments begin lifting coronavirus restrictions, Pope Francis recalled stories in the Bible and today with people "making false accusations, whipping up the mob ... (and) stirring up hatred."
Mexican bishops announce ‘families without hunger’ plan during pandemic
The bishops called for the federal government to reconsider its COVID-19 response to build a refinery, railways and an airport and instead to put the funds toward families facing hardships.
Peru urged to guard needs of indigenous during pandemic
While the government provided vouchers of $200 to 1 million people in the first month of the quarantine, millions were left without aid in a country where many work in low-paying, day-wage labor.
Vietnamese pray to Our Lady of La Vang via livestream Mass
More than 100,000 Vietnamese Catholics took part in a special online Mass and prayed to the Blessed Mother for their nation and the world to soon overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
The young shop for elders to keep them safe from virus
A Penn State freshman and his friends from the Philadelphia area launched Shop4Seniors to buy and deliver items with no extra charge for seniors at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Archdiocese plans for renewal of parish life after pandemic
A post-pandemic task force has launched the Arise initiative to bring people together into active, in-person participation in Masses and parish activities after months of social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Catholic schools administrator, high school board among national awardees
The National Catholic Education Association announced two local winners of its Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award including Bernadette Dougherty and Bishop Shanahan High School.
The living tell the story of God’s goodness in pandemic’s wake
Shoshana Taylor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia found her faith and her mission to share God's mysterious love renewed after her boyfriend died from coronavirus.
Families to suffer most from immigration restrictions, bishops say
President Donald Trump's April 22 order to restrict immigration during the pandemic could "fuel polarization and animosity" said top U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders.
Seminaries must hire, involve more women, cardinal says
"We must radically change" how priests interact with women, said the head of the Vatican department on bishops, which is why "during formation it is important that there is contact, discussion, exchanges" with women.