coronavirus Archives

So far, Catholic Church gets a pass on Italy’s ‘Green Pass’ mandate

Jul 23, 2021

The Italian government Thursday rolled out new rules requiring citizens to present a ‘Green Pass’ demonstrating that they have either been vaccinated or have had a negative COVID test to be admitted to most indoor activities, except for weekly Mass.

By Elise Ann Allen

Cardinal urges Burma government, citizens to come together against Covid

Jul 20, 2021

Myanmar’s top ecclesial authority has urged citizens and the government to set differences aside and join forces in fighting the spread of the coronavirus, voicing hope that collaboration in this regard will bring healing and unity in a divided nation.

By Elise Ann Allen

Six mid-Atlantic bishops to reinstate Sunday Mass obligation at end of June

Jun 2, 2021

The bishops of the province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington announced June 2 they would be lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and holy day Mass obligation that was granted at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.

By Christopher Gunty

European bishops urge leaders to act amid worsening Lebanon crisis

May 27, 2021

In response to a letter from the bishops and patriarchs of Lebanon asking for European intervention as the country plunges even further into a black hole, Europe’s bishops have pledged support and have asked government leaders to take action.

By Elise Ann Allen

Vaccination clinic aimed at refugees, immigrants

May 17, 2021

A vaccination clinic is targeting refugees and new immigrants, and aims to remove barriers to getting a dose.

By Associated Press

Over 100 priests in India have died during COVID second wave

May 17, 2021

At least 117 Catholic priests in India died in the 33 days between 10 April and May 14, 2021.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Catholic college graduations, like the academic year, have made changes

May 15, 2021

Catholic college graduation ceremonies — like everything else this past year — look different. But they are primarily happening in-person unlike last year, when many ceremonies were canceled or took place virtually.

By Carol Zimmermann

Cardinal Dolan at rosary tells India’s COVID-19 victims they’re not ‘alone’

May 13, 2021

New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, joined by priests and lay faithful, prayed the rosary’s sorrowful mysteries May 8 for the people of India now suffering as COVID-19 ravages their country.

By John Woods