Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine January 14, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.
For Ash Wednesday, Vatican asks priests to ‘sprinkle’ ashes on heads January 13, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year when distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, including sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s heads rather than using them to make a cross on people’s foreheads.
In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all January 12, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.
2020: A year out of focus January 7, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus As we say a farewell and good riddance to 2020, I selected some images that made me smile or gave me energy these past months. Hopefully, they will do the same for you.
National Prayer Vigil for Life will be virtual this year January 6, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Catholics across the country are instead being are encouraged to take part in a nationwide prayer vigil from Jan. 28 through Jan. 29, marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion.
In trying times, Ascension St. Agnes Hospital expands access to mental health care January 5, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Ascension St. Agnes Hospital has expanded its mental health and counseling offerings to enable patients with a smartphone or laptop to gain online access to find a counselor, make an appointment or meet with a therapist.
Ravens, Bisciotti Foundation give $5 million to Catholic Charities amid pandemic December 30, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Baltimore Ravens and the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have donated $5 million to Catholic Charities of Baltimore as the organization works to meet the increased demand for its services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Church bells to ring Dec. 30 in honor of 336,000 lives lost to COVID-19 December 29, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Churches will ring bells at noon Dec. 30, to remember and honor the more than 336,000 people who have died in the United States from COVID-19.
Vatican calls for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution December 29, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican’s coronavirus commission and the Pontifical Academy for Life issued a joint statement calling for a coordinated international effort to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.
‘Ad Patris domvm’: Famed Carmelite Latinist dies at 81 December 28, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Discalced Carmelite Father Reginald Foster — a world-renowned teacher of Latin, former longtime Vatican Latinist and colorful character who intrigued journalists — died in Milwaukee Dec. 25 at the age of 81.
Stella Maris is one of the first Maryland nursing homes to receive COVID-19 vaccine December 23, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors Stella Maris – Maryland’s largest long-term care facility – has become one of the first nursing homes in the state to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents and staff.
Two Vatican cardinals test positive for COVID-19; one hospitalized December 22, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News Two top Vatican officials — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello — have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Italian media reported, and a Vatican source confirmed.
