COVID on the Rise Again: Which States Now Protect Churches From Closure?
Many states have passed explicit protections for houses of worship, ensuring either that they will not be forced to shutter again amid a future health emergency.
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How COVID Accelerated the Collapse of Religious Practice in Italy
ANALYSIS: The latest official figures suggest that this country, long considered one of the bastions of resistance to de-Christianization on the Old Continent, is following the same path as its neighbors, albeit a few years behind the others.
Yes to Prudence, No to Fear — Why the Mistakes We Made During COVID Must Never Happen Again
I pray that never again will we allow our civil and religious liberties to be so easily forfeited and trampled.
Republicans Seek to End Military’s COVID Vaccine Mandate by Holding Up Defense Bill
All military personnel are currently required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine according to an August 2021 policy set forth by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Nation’s Report Card: Catholic School Students Excelled During Pandemic While Public Schools Lost More Ground
Lincoln Snyder, president and CEO of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) said that he’s very proud of how Catholic schools performed during the pandemic.
Maine's Catholic Churches Continue Mass Attendance, While Ecumenical Group Urges Online Services
Access to the Eucharist is one of the motivating factors for keeping churches open.
US Supreme Court Directs Nevada Governor to Respond to Covid Church Limit Challenge
In July, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against the church and refused to issue an order blocking the 50-person cap on religious gatherings. Since July, the makeup of the Supreme Court has shifted.
Archbishop Cordileone: San Francisco Mass Restrictions Are ‘Mocking God’
Three separate Eucharistic processions Sept. 20 began at St. Anthony, St. Patrick, and Star of the Sea parishes, and converged at United Nations Plaza near San Francisco City Hall before proceeding to the cathedral.
Social Shutdowns as an Extraordinary Means of Saving People's Lives
Some Catholic moral principles to help illuminate how best to address a pandemic.
Companies Face Ethical Hurdles in Developing a COVID Vaccine
The World Health Organization reported that 180 vaccines are currently being developed around the world, many of which are derived from cells from aborted fetuses.
