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Largest city in Ecuador overwhelmed by COVID-19
As people die at home and bodies are wrapped lovingly on the streets of Guayaquil, observers are linking travel to Europe and inadequate preparation for the rising number of coronavirus cases and deaths.
Cardinal Pell released from prison after court overturns conviction
Australian Cardinal George Pell has been released from prison after 405 days behind bars after the Australia's high court unanimously overturned his 2018 verdict that found him guilty of molesting two 13-year-old boys in 1996.
SBA allows loans for church entities keeping workers employed
Catholic organizations can access some of the $2 trillion federal CARES Act by obtaining Small Business Administration loans that, if workers are retained, become grants that don't need to be repaid.
Archbishop celebrates Chrism Mass in empty cathedral; 36K watch online
While disappointed he could not celebrate the commemoration of the priesthood with priests in person, Archbishop Nelson Perez blessed the holy oils and celebrated Mass at the cathedral as 36,880 people viewed at home -- including priests.
Those who fed others now in food line themselves, driver says
Don Devlin, who delivers food to 40-plus sites for Nutritional Development Services, sees the impact of the coronavirus first hand. "The time is now," he said, for other volunteers "to make a difference."
Retired Ukrainian Archbishop Sulyk of Phila. dies of COVID-19
Retired Metropolitan-Archbishop Stephen Sulyk of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia died April 6 from complications of COVID-19. He was 95.
Agency ‘supporting seniors at every step’ during pandemic
Staff at archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services has provided more than 1,700 meals plus visits to senior facilities and in homes, and long phone calls, to the isolated elderly.
180 staff laid off at Independence Mission Schools
Education continues online for students of the 15 independent Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region, closed due to the coronavirus. But non-essential staff have been let go as a result of revenue loss.
Rice Bowl more needed than ever during coronavirus crisis
With 25% of all donations supporting archdiocesan food pantries, the annual Lenten initiative helps area residents while providing relief to the world's poorest populations.
Divine Mercy novena goes digital as prayers to end pandemic continue
Starting on Good Friday, the archdiocese will host an online recitation of the devotion in both English and Spanish, plus a free subscription to Formed featuring Catholic books, movies and programming.