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  • Coronavirus leaves homeless youths more vulnerable, says Covenant House CEO

    Coronavirus leaves homeless youths more vulnerable, says Covenant House CEO

    • Apr 19, 2020

    The already vulnerable homeless community is suddenly even more in need and growing in number as many young people find themselves suddenly unemployed and unable to pay rent, says Covenant House.

    By Carol Zimmermann
  • Amid COVID pandemic, pope prays for homeless, cites newspaper photo

    Amid COVID pandemic, pope prays for homeless, cites newspaper photo

    • Apr 2, 2020

    During his livestreamed daily morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed that the coronavirus pandemic may awaken people’s consciences to the plight of homeless men and women suffering in the world.

    By Junno Arocho Esteves
  • Poorest Brazilians at greatest risk during pandemic, Church workers say

    Poorest Brazilians at greatest risk during pandemic, Church workers say

    • Apr 1, 2020

    Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Brazil, on February 26, health authorities have been telling the population to increase hygiene measures and avoid crowded places. For large segments of the Brazilian working class, however, most recommendations of that kind are useless.

    By Eduardo Campos Lima
  • Catholic groups step up to help most vulnerable during coronavirus pandemic

    Catholic groups step up to help most vulnerable during coronavirus pandemic

    • Mar 24, 2020

    As the spread of the coronavirus forces restrictions on almost every sector of the economy, Catholic organizations are adapting amidst challenges to how they aid the most vulnerable.

    By Jack Lyons
  • Catholic-run soup kitchens serve carryout meals amid coronavirus

    Catholic-run soup kitchens serve carryout meals amid coronavirus

    • Mar 22, 2020

    As the coronavirus spreads, many Catholic-run soup kitchens and food pantries are not sure what will come next. But one thing is certain: Their guests need them, and many say they will continue to serve food to those in need for as long as possible.

    By Gabriella Patti
  • Charities staff see pandemic posing stark threat to homeless population

    Charities staff see pandemic posing stark threat to homeless population

    • Mar 19, 2020

    The COVID-19 global pandemic creating havoc across the U.S. poses a stark threat to the homeless, while an economic downturn may create a new wave of homelessness, several Catholic Charities staff members report.

    By Tom Tracy
  • Sao Paulo Archdiocese offers center to house homeless with COVID-19

    Sao Paulo Archdiocese offers center to house homeless with COVID-19

    • Mar 19, 2020

    The Archdiocese of Sao Paulo has offered the city a community center, House of Prayer, to lodge homeless who get the coronavirus.

    By Lise Alves
  • Virus pandemic doesn’t sway homeless teen from going to Rome

    Virus pandemic doesn’t sway homeless teen from going to Rome

    • Mar 18, 2020

    For one young homeless woman, a visit to Rome proved to be an adventurous and life-changing experience, despite Italy’s worsening coronavirus outbreak.

    By Elise Ann Allen
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