St. Augustine Diocese Reverses Mask Mandate at Catholic Schools
The World Health Organization advises that children between the ages of six and 11 should wear masks only in certain circumstances.
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Manila’s Catholic Dioceses Cancel Public Masses Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Philippines, a country of 108 million people, has recorded 1,605,762 coronavirus cases and 28,093 deaths as of Aug. 3, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
At Least 12 Priests in Mexico Have Died from COVID-19 in Two Months
According to figures from the Mexican government, as of July 25, more than 2.7 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the country, with more than 238,000 deaths.
Cardinal Bo Calls for ‘War’ Against Coronavirus as Cases Continue to Surge
In his homily during Sunday Mass, the Church leader lamented the ‘staggering’ situation in Myanmar.
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Permanent Reopening of Tomb Postponed
While unable to view his body, visitors can still pray at the closed tomb and venerate the first millennial to be beatified.
Pope Francis Prays for More than 60 People Killed in Iraq COVID Ward Fire
Iraqi medical officials told the Associated Press on July 13 that 64 people had so far died as a result of the fire at the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, with more than 100 others injured.
Catholic Archdiocese Delivers Food to Families Hit by India’s 2nd COVID-19 Wave
Archdiocese of Bhopal has made a pastoral center available for use as a quarantine facility, providing free food and doctors’ services.
The Unexpected Blessings of Serving Those With Special Needs During the Pandemic
The rise of virtual participation in worship and fellowship opened doors to previously underserved members of the disability community.
Prisoners Meet Pope Francis Before Visiting Vatican Museums
The men who met Pope Francis are inmates of a low-security prison, part of the Rebibbia complex located in Rome’s east suburb. The prison caters to those with addictive disorders and includes a treatment center and program for inmates with substance dependence.
Catholic Colleges Continue to Weigh COVID Vaccine Requirements
Catholic institutions of higher learning adopt different approaches to COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the fall semester.
