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Franciscan University to pay tuition costs for new students in fall
In response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the university in Steubenville will waive tuition for new undergraduate students. "We think it's the right thing to do," said its president.
Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, care, pope says on Earth Day
Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said April 22, reflecting on the human and Christian responsibility to care for the earth.
Families in hard times get diapers, food in church-city effort
As the coronavirus especially impacts families with babies, Nutritional Development Services and Catholic Social Services teamed with the city April 21 to begin offering much-needed goods twice a week at several locations.
At-risk youth keep clean, stay busy to cope with coronavirus
Staff at two group homes run by Catholic Social Services are working to provide safety, structure and inspiration to reassure teens during the pandemic.
Amid pandemic, politicians must put country over party, pope says
In his morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed "in this moment of pandemic" that all countries' political parties "may seek together the good of the country and not the good of their own party."
Prepare now for post-pandemic ministry, church professionals urge
Parish management and ministry professionals say now is the time for parishes and dioceses to creatively keep the faithful engaged and make long-term strategic decisions after the coronavirus hibernation ends.
Shutdown of religious services in pandemic prompts varied responses
While legal experts maintain that government may close churches for public health, civic officials and the Catholic community remain divided. "No constitutional rights are truly absolute," said one law professor.
Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day
The two events that feature large public gatherings will be pushed back to 2022 and 2023, respectively. "We do not believe travel will be that extensive" anytime soon, said the lead organizer at the Vatican.
Successful Catholic app helps people cope in pandemic
Arising from intense stress and a deep need for prayer, the founder of the Hallow app and his team recently launched features related to the coronavirus for the many people who must stay at home during this time.
Catholic school uniform company now making, donating face masks
Dennis Uniform of Portland, Ore. is responding to the growing COVID-19 pandemic by using its plaid cloth on hand and ample sewing machines to make masks, akin to its similar efforts during World War II.