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Cardinal calls for choosing people over economy as Argentina's lockdown extended

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- Church in the Americas, COVID-19
- May 26, 2020
Cardinal calls for choosing people over economy as Argentina's lockdown extended

During a liturgy on Tuesday marking the revolution that led to Argentina’s independence, the cardinal of Buenos Aires issued a strong message of support for the nationwide measures imposed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
- COVID-19, Interviews
- May 26, 2020
Church must be ready to deal with post-COVID 'apocalyptic' scenarios, author claims

Michael J. Baxter teaches Religious Studies and is Director of Catholic Studies at Regis University in Denver. He spoke to Crux about apocalyptic scenarios and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Church in the US, COVID-19
- May 26, 2020
Conference equips pastoral leaders as parishes begin to reopen

As questions swirl around plans to resume public liturgies, hundreds of ministry professionals tasked with implementing those plans gathered online for two weeks of dialogue and training on mission and the sacramental life.
- Church in the US, COVID-19
- May 25, 2020
COVID quarantine giving people a chance to catch up on their reading

A look at what Catholics across the country are reading while staying at home.
- Church in UK and Ireland, COVID-19
- May 26, 2020
Seafarers -- and their chaplains -- face unique challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Crew on cruise ships are having a hard time disembarking and getting home during the COVID-19 pandemic – just one of many problems seafarers are facing as the coronavirus crisis affects all facets of the shipping industry.

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- Currents News Staff
- May 23, 2020
Brooklyn Diocese Churches to Reopen May 26 for Private Prayer and Confession as Part of Phase 1 Plan
- By Jessica Easthope
- May 22, 2020
Veterans Speak Out After Pandemic Forces Cancelation of Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade
- By Emily Drooby
- May 22, 2020
NET-TV’s New Segment, ‘Relevant Reflections,’ Is an Opportunity to Find God in the Little Moments
- Currents News Staff
- May 22, 2020
St. Peter’s Square Opens to the Public as Italians Reemerge From World’s Strictest COVID-Lockdown
- By Melissa Butz
- May 22, 2020
Archdiocese of New York Plans Phased Reopening, Brooklyn Diocese to Soon Follow Suit
- By Jessica Easthope
- May 21, 2020

John L. Allen Jr.

Could pre-existing divisions hamper Catholic recovery from pandemic?
- May 24, 2020
By John L. Allen Jr.
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Opening salvos in Pope Francis’s financial ‘Reform 2.0’
- May 22, 2020
By John L. Allen Jr.
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- May 21, 2020
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Mystery novel lets young adults explore corner of Rome during lockdown
- May 25, 2020
By Charles Collins
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New Zealand bishops ask prime minister to allow more people to attend Mass
- May 23, 2020
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English diocese keeps Lourdes appointment: Virtual pilgrimage attracts hundreds
- May 23, 2020
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In Hong Kong, going back to Mass could be calm before the storm
- May 25, 2020
By Elise Ann Allen
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Vatican Museums to reopen June 1 with safety measures
- May 23, 2020
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- May 22, 2020
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Cardinal calls for choosing people over economy as Argentina's lockdown extended
- Inés San Martín
- May 26, 2020
Church must be ready to deal with post-COVID 'apocalyptic' scenarios, author claims
- Charles C. Camosy
- May 26, 2020
Search for Christian unity is making progress, pope says
- Cindy Wooden
- May 26, 2020

UK and Ireland

English diocese keeps Lourdes appointment: Virtual pilgrimage attracts hundreds
- May 23, 2020
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Bioethics center: UK elderly death rate greatest failure of pandemic
- May 26, 2020
By Simon Caldwell
Bishops issue organ donation guidelines after England starts ‘opt out’ system
- May 20, 2020
By Charles Collins

Middle East

Church of the Holy Sepulcher set to re-open on Sunday
- May 23, 2020
By Associated Press
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Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens after coronavirus closure
- May 26, 2020
By Associated Press
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- May 22, 2020
By Elise Ann Allen

Americas

In Brazil, lay missioners see effects of environmental disasters
- May 25, 2020
By Vicki Armour-Hileman
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Haiti’s bishops considering next steps in effort to rebuild churches
- May 26, 2020
By Dennis Sadowski
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- May 25, 2020
By Mickey Conlon

Africa

Church leaders call for more equal South Africa after COVID-19 pandemic
- May 24, 2020
By Crux Staff
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Nun leads young Kenyans to make ‘little contributions’ to Laudato Si’
- May 21, 2020
By Catholic News Service
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- May 21, 2020
By Crux Staff

Oceania

New Zealand bishops ask prime minister to allow more people to attend Mass
- May 23, 2020
By Charles Collins
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Australian bishops to entrust nation to Mary during pandemic
- May 14, 2020
By Catholic News Service
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- May 7, 2020
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- May 25, 2020
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- May 21, 2020
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