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Amid a ‘Spoon River’ of dead, priests in Italy emerging as pandemic heroes

At least in Italy, which for a long time was ground zero of the pandemic, the early sense is that most clergy are acquitting themselves pretty well and may be remembered as among the heroes.
- COVID-19, Interviews
- Apr 11, 2020
Catholic ministries get advice on finances during coronavirus crisis

Andrew Robison is the owner and president of Petrus Development, which helps Catholic ministries build sustainable development programs. He spoke to Crux about the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
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Church in South Africa supports government's COVID-19 efforts, archbishop says

Like many other places around the world, South Africa suspended Church services to stop large gatherings of people. Archbishop Abel Gabuza of Durban says one positive of this has been the fact Christians are worshipping God at a family level.
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Resurrection's power bursts through locked doors of coronavirus quarantines

The Lord’s Resurrection is a brilliant light that breaks forth from the backdrop of his dolorous Passion and Death. Its rays continue to enlighten the human family throughout history.
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Ushering in Easter, Pope says Holy Saturday means hope in our 'darkest hour'

During his Saturday Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis likened the despair of Jesus’s followers after his death to that experienced by many due to the coronavirus, saying the Resurrection is a call to let go of fear and embrace hope.

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