coronavirus
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.
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.
Pandemic magnifies women’s ‘Nuns and Nones’ dialogue
The conversation between young women and elderly religious sisters has intensified as the coronavirus has revealed systemic injustice, a longing for community and more time for contemplation.
Catholic high school students collect snacks for health care heroes
Seniors at St. Hubert's Catholic High School for Girls showed their appreciation for nurses at Abington Hospital by dropping off chips, cookies and encouragement as state infection totals climb.
Domestic violence ‘a pandemic within a pandemic,’ says Catholic psychologist
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have increased isolation and anxiety, leading to spikes in family violence, says Catholic psychologist Dr. Christauria Welland. See a list of emergency numbers and resources.
German bishops criticize continued church service ban
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the ban on public church services will remain until further notice, while thousands of shops will reopen. Protestant churches supported the decision while Catholic dioceses opposed.
New Mexico bishop to allow public Masses with restrictions
After one month without public Masses, the Las Cruces Diocese will adhere to the governor's restrictions through either outdoor Masses -- with people in cars -- or inside churches with no more than five people present.
Don’t go there, Jesus
The Lord mysteriously leads us to places of suffering we'd rather not visit, writes Gina Christian. Yet he walks with us at every step, guiding us to our true destination: eternal life in him.
The age of renewal has begun
Quarantine 2020 is as unsettling for Father Eric Banecker as anyone, but he believes it may result is a more equitable society, a simpler kind of lifestyle and a church renewed in her proclamation of the Good News.
Making face masks with Sister Ana Iris
Face masks can help to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Ana Iris Grana shows how you can easily make one with materials you have at home.