Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis’ personal doctor, died Jan. 9 of complications caused by Covid-19.
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Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis condemns the violence at the U.S. Capitol
In a wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said he was “astounded” at disorder at the U.S. Capitol. He also said he would get the Covid-19 vaccine next week and that “everyone should be vaccinated.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Nine Sisters of St. Joseph die in Covid-19 outbreak in New York
The pandemic has taken a terrible toll on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Latham.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
After being in the ICU with Covid, my New Year’s Resolution isn’t about my weight—it’s to be a better neighbor
In 2021, we need fewer resolutions about weight loss and more about building connection.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis says God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers
Peace, he insisted, is a gift that requires a human response and human effort.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
What got Sister Simone Campbell through 2020
‘I rediscovered crossword puzzles. A way to feel like I’m putting some pieces in place that stay there.’
Posted inFaith, Interviews
What got Father James Martin through 2020
‘I found that I was able to live more ‘monastically’ than I had ever thought possible.’
Posted inFaith, Interviews
What got Bishop Robert Barron through 2020
“Covid swept away a number of our distractions and so, at least in principle, allowed us to wrestle with the questions that really matter.”
Posted inFaith, Interviews
What got Father Greg Boyle through 2020
‘You surrender to what is. Covid taught me this.’
Posted inFaith, Interviews
What got Sister Helen Prejean through 2020
‘Hope is an active verb. You don’t have hope if you just stand on the sidelines.’