COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says
By: Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the…
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Catholic Charities pandemic assistance totals nearly $400 million
By: Dennis Sadowski CLEVELAND — Scott Milliken has seen a lot of people come through the doors at the Father English Center’s food pantry…
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Complicated crossings: Pandemic has not stopped migration
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The coronavirus pandemic has complicated the situation of migrants and refugees, but it has not…
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COVID-19 survivor: ‘It’s ugly, it’s real’
Carol Nord is used to being in charge. She’s the matriarch of her tight-knit family and she’s led Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of…
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Reopening colleges poses ethical questions, need for flexibility
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As one college president put it: “It’s been a year like no other.” Ann McElaney-Johnson, president of…
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Public service workers tell of job strains of serving in pandemic
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Workers whose jobs put them in direct contact with the public related both the pride and…
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Catholic schools in U.S. unveil reopening plans for worrisome fall term
By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) — U.S. Catholic schools are tweaking their reopening plans for a worrisome fall…
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Catholic universities oppose ICE guidance for international students
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — U.S. Catholic college and university leaders have joined the nation’s higher education community in condemning a…
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Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — From priests donning face masks and gloves while distributing Communion to exchanging nods with socially…
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After delay, parishes receive new Catholics
When public celebrations of the Easter Vigil were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April, hundreds of people expecting to receive the sacraments…
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