A “thicker conception” of the common good is needed and is precisely what Catholic social teaching can contribute to the public conversation.
Coronavirus
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First chance in months to receive Eucharist at Mass leaves some in tears
The gradual opening of churches or planned openings — with limits on congregation size — have for the most part come as cities and states announce a gradual reopening of a variety of what they deem as “nonessential” public and private entities, including churches, as the threat of COVID-19 has subsided.
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Some faithful in Italy hesitant to return to public Masses amid coronavirus
The opportunity to return to Mass — with restrictions — since May 18, and the need for ongoing vigilance to control the COVID-19 pandemic have combined in Italy to create a situation in which some people rushed back to Mass and others were convinced it was too soon to be safe.
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Chicago Catholics tend parish gardens, supply pantries during pandemic
Volunteers work in the gardens on Saturday mornings and produce is donated to the local St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.
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South Asian countries have perfect conditions for disaster from coronavirus
Fears are running extremely high that at the current pace of infection, with the number of cases and fatalities doubling every two weeks, the pandemic is headed for a peak by the end of July.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis sets up new fund for workers left out of coronavirus support
“As bishop of Rome, I have decided to institute in the diocese the ‘Jesus the Divine Worker Fund’ to affirm the dignity of work,” Pope Francis said.
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Jesuit rector to Salvadoran president: Show some accountability
Father Andreu Oliva, rector of the Jesuit Jose Simeon Canas Central American University in El Salvador, issued a blistering assessment of the first year in office for President Nayib Bukele.
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Could Covid-19 force a ‘buy local’ food revolution?
The pandemic will not prove to be an existential threat, but it is likely to change what and how Americans buy and eat. They may be forced to buy food closer to where it is grown or processed.
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How Catholics can use this time without the Eucharist to grow closer to Christ
In discerning the necessity to avoid contagion in comparison with the need to offer access to the sacraments, it is necessary to comprehend what is at stake in each area.
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Pope prays for those still hit by COVID-19, urges caution elsewhere
In greeting the few hundred pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis urged people to remain careful and obey safety protocols since the coronavirus pandemic is far from over.