Tag: pandemic
In Marian pilgrimage letter, Pope Francis also encourages families as school...
VATICAN CITY -- In a letter to people participating in a virtual Marian pilgrimage, Pope Francis offered words of encouragement to families struggling amid...
Through the pandemic, God endures; our faith should, too
A pandemic can be rough on your faith. I hope you laughed at my "stating the obvious." We are all finding new rhythms and...
Kansas family embraced ‘vocation’ of home schooling routine well before pandemic
BELOIT, Kan. -- Home schooling was not something the Ring family in Beloit set out to do long term. "It happened by accident," is...
Pope Francis at European House-Ambrosetti: Economic recovery should focus on good...
Economy must place people above 'idols of finance,' pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As many people around the world face economic uncertainty due to...
Italian government eases some restrictions on Catholic Masses during coronavirus lockdown
ROME -- Although the number of new COVID-19 infections in Italy was creeping up in late July and early August, the country's internal affairs...
Religious ed programs must plan ways to teach amid pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Just like schools, parish religious education programs have been forced to figure out how to provide instruction in the midst of...
Kenyan rural parishioners have responded to call for help during COVID-19...
NAIROBI, Kenya -- In the collection baskets, priests in rural Kenya have been counting a dollar or two or even five, which congregations have...
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Find comfort in the Gospel during...
Sunday Scripture readings, Aug. 9, 2020: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) 1 Kgs 19:9, 11-13
Psalm 85:9, 10-14
2) Rom 9:1-5
Gospel: Mt 14:22-33
Find comfort in the...
Pope Francis to young people at Medjugorje: Let Mary’s example ‘captivate...
VATICAN CITY -- Let Mary inspire and guide young people today, Pope Francis told participants at the annual International Youth Festival at the Marian...
March for Life 2021 still happening; details for safe protest still...
WASHINGTON -- In the midst of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall...