coronavirus
Higher death rates among poor cause for alarm, sister says
Black and Latino people affected by COVID-19 are dying at higher rates than others, and a religious sister and expert on racism finds the lack of response by the church "baffling."
Pandemic complicates struggle to rebuild life after domestic violence
Isolation and the "digital divide" can make recovery from abuse amid the coronavirus difficult, but staff with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services are keeping victims "safe and connected."
New video series looks at ancient plagues, today’s coronavirus
Amid the modern-day plague of COVID-19, Philadelphia priest Father Matt Guckin is reflecting on the 10 biblical plagues of ancient Egypt through a 10-day series of 10-minute video conferences.
The immigrant reality during COVID-19
Edith Avila Olea points out how the coronavirus has impacted some more than others, especially minority communities and immigrants. She relies on the Beatitudes and her father's trust in God's care.
Jesus, and our quest to be like him, defy the math
The math you never thought you'd use is appearing in all the virus models and economic charts that mark the pandemic's march, writes Brett Robinson. Look instead to God's creation and human acts of mercy.
Reflecting on the before and after of the pandemic
Greg Erlandson probes America's time of hardship which reveals our character, tests our resilience and humbles us. He hopes our deep divides might ease and we understand again the phrase "E pluribus unum." Out of many, one.
Texts of Pope Francis’ prayers to recite at end of rosary
Seeking Mary's intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis is asking people to recite the rosary and afterward pray two prayers he has written. See the prayers in English and Spanish.
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.
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.