Pope prays emergency workers in India find strength to persevere

As India faces a massive surge in new infections and deaths caused by Covid-19, Pope Francis said he was praying for all those affected by the huge health emergency. With so many in India suffering, "I am writing to convey my heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness to all the Indian people, together with the assurance of my...

‘Front-line’ priests should have priority access to vaccine, cardinal says

Priests who are ministering "on the front lines" in parishes, prisons and hospitals should be considered "at-risk" and receive priority in Covid-19 vaccination programmes, said the head of the Vatican Congregation for Clergy. Ongoing cooperation is needed between government and Church leaders "aimed at enabling clergy - at least those 'in...