“Multilateral diplomacy is thus called to be truly inclusive,” the pope said, “not canceling but cherishing the differences and sensibilities that have historically marked various peoples.”
Covid-19
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Cardinal Gregory, who tested positive for Covid-19, remains asymptomatic
“As the omicron variant of Covid sweeps through our area, I ask that you please continue to be extremely cautious,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said.
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Christmas 2021 was a dumpster fire. Can we still find beauty in it?
Worst. Christmas. Ever.
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Stories from 2021 that Pope Francis wished you would have read
Here’s a rundown of some of the issues the pope tried to keep at the forefront of the news in 2021 and articles about them you may have missed.
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Vatican Academy for Life: Covid-19 vaccines present ‘no ethical problem’
The Vatican has reaffirmed its support of Covid-19 vaccines with both the head of the Pontifical Academy for Life and a Holy See communique reiterating Pope Francis’ insistence that getting inoculated is “an act of love.”
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Wine at Communion, the sign of peace, holy water fonts: Will these parts of the Mass ever come back?
The thin body of evidence on the true health risks of bringing the chalice back to Mass should lead to humility rather than overconfidence. We must be open to changing behaviors based on new knowledge.
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San Francisco archbishop’s reasons for not getting vaccinated don’t add up, public health experts say
Michael Rozier, S.J., said that the archbishop’s claim that his “good” immune system exempts him from needing a vaccine is simply out of touch with science.
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San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone reveals he is not vaccinated against Covid-19
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, who has advised Catholics to get the vaccine against Covid-19, revealed this week that he has not yet been vaccinated himself and offered explanations that may confuse the issue for some of his flock.
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‘Getting nasty emails is not new’: Jesuit high school president isn’t backing down from a controversial vaccine mandate
Principal Bob Ryan knew his decision to require Covid-19 vaccinations or frequent testing would be controversial. What he did not anticipate was what he has called a concerted “campaign to impugn Brophy.”
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Canadians are losing patience with the unvaccinated — and the Catholic Church is sending mixed signals
Canadians have embraced coronavirus vaccination in large numbers and are feeling a deepening exasperation with the unvaccinated.