Archbishop Utembi said with the reemergence of the hemorrhagic fever, the anti-Ebola measures had to continue. He said government medical teams had moved to the areas where the cases had been reported.
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Guatemalan bishops: Deporting people during pandemic lacks humanity
Deportations of migrants to Central America has continued during the COVID-19 crisis, even though the countries to which the migrants are being sent have otherwise closed their borders and imposed quarantines.
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Civil action group calls for protection of migrants amid pandemic
Guided by the overarching principle “First, save lives,” the Civil Society Action Committee offered several suggestions to help countries combat the spread of the virus among migrant and refugee communities.
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Religious leaders in Germany criticize decision to keep churches and mosques shut
Ahead of a meeting on April 17 between religious leaders and the federal government, there are growing calls to allow the German faithful to worship together as soon as possible.
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Pope’s ‘virtual’ congregations show true unity in prayer, Jesuit says
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, former Vatican press officer, reflects on how Pope Francis is able to reach out to the faithful via the media during the pandemic.
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Powerful G.O.P. allies propel Trump effort to reopen economy
Behind President Donald Trump’s effort to accelerate re-opening the U.S. economy during the pandemic is a contingent of GOP allies eager to have his back.
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Archbishop Pérez of Philadelphia: We are still a people of hope!
It is a painful, confusing and trying time, writes the new archbishop of Philadelphia, Nelson J. Pérez, but Easter is a reminder that God’s great love for us prevails.
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How well will Catholic media weather the coronavirus downturn?
On April 9, the international Catholic publishing powerhouse Bayard announced that it would soon cease print publication of four magazines: Catechist, Hopeful Living, Today’s Catholic Teacher and Catholic Digest.
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Pollution is adding to coronavirus deaths. If we improve our air quality, we can save lives.
It is becoming clear that Covid-19 is deadlier for people with pre-conditions associated with air pollution, writes Maryann Cusimano Love, including lung and respiratory disease.
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Pope Francis taps Argentinian priest to help lead Vatican response to coronavirus crisis
In this exclusive interview with America, Father Zampini said, “The future starts today, and we should be conscious that the decisions that are being taken by governments and world leaders in these months will shape the future of our world.”