I cannot eat the bread of life, but I know I will never hunger for God.
Health and Wellness
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N.Y. Archdiocese, Somos care offer Covid-19 tests in underserved communities
The Archdiocese of New York, in partnership with Somos, an immigrant doctors network, will offer covid-19 testing to underserved communities in New York City.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
I had Covid-19. Ballet renewed my faith in the human body.
To a world in upheaval, ballet is an emblem of calmer times.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Scholars: Health, wealth both integral to society’s managing of pandemic
A “thicker conception” of the common good is needed and is precisely what Catholic social teaching can contribute to the public conversation.
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As poverty rises, Mexican parishes encourage neighbors to help neighbors
The Catholic Church in Mexico is stepping up efforts to assist people who are suffering from the Coronavirus, poverty, and other social assistance issues.
Posted inFaith, News
Churches worldwide try to balance religious freedom, protecting health
In the United Kingdom, some bishops have criticized a government policy to place churches in the same high-risk category of public places as pubs, restaurants and theaters, which will not be allowed to reopen until after July 4.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Supreme Court rejects appeals to lift restrictions on congregation size
The church had argued that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening orders violated the Constitution because they placed fewer restrictions on some secular businesses than they did on houses of worship.
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Vatican Museums, archive, library prepare to reopen
The closure of the museums dealt a major financial blow to the Vatican; more than 6 million people visit the museums each year, generating an income of more than $100 million.
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Faith leaders: Protecting human life is priority in reopening churches
The Catholic bishops of Washington state, in a public statement, said that observance of the pandemic protocols in the suspension of Masses was done not out of fear but “out of our deepest respect for human life and health.”
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Minnesota bishops modify reopening plan to align with governor’s order
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota have begun plans to implement a reopening schedule for public worship in parishes throughout the state.