Pontifical universities prepare for classes in Covid-era

When the Vatican issued norms that pontifical universities offer in-person classes on their campuses for the coming academic year, institutes in Rome spent the summer hammering out what changes and protocols would be needed to keep staff and students safe. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Congregation for Catholic Education published recommendations in early... Read More

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July 27, 2020

Prisoners held in ‘solitary confinement’ conditions during lockdown, MPs told

Prisons introduced conditions that were akin to solitary confinement, MPs were told during an inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The Commons Justice Committee was told that some prisoners in England and Wales were allowed out of their cells for only 30 minutes a day during the lockdown, which was brought in to... Read More

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July 18, 2020

Footballers appeal for more support following sectarian abuse

Two top Irish Catholic footballers have appealed to footballing authorities to do more to support players who are subjected to abuse. The call comes from wingers Niall McGinn and James McClean, who both recently opened up about the sectarian abuse they have received throughout their careers. Northern Ireland and Aberdeen winger McGinn, 32, has suggested... Read More

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July 8, 2020

Peer labels climate change as bigger threat than Covid crisis

Failing to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero to curb climate change will be far more damaging than the coronavirus pandemic, a Catholic peer has warned. Lord Deben, the chairman of the Government’s advisory Committee on Climate Change likened global warming to a “pandemic which is significantly more long-lasting and damaging than Covid-19”. He issued... Read More

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June 3, 2020

Church urges inquiries into Covid-19 impact on nursing homes in Ireland

The Catholic Church has called for inquiries into the impact of Covid-19 on nursing homes in Ireland. More than half of all deaths have occurred in the care facilities. The Church said they should be prioritised to ensure they have the people and equipment necessary to deal with crises when they arise. A statement from... Read More

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May 9, 2020

Bishop evokes a sports mentality to beat Covid amid warning on lockdown tension

Likening society’s efforts to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic to a sports team, an Irish bishop has urged those in need of support to ask for help. “No hurler, footballer or rugby player wins if they stop trying. There’s a huge victory for us ahead but it will take sacrifice and team teamwork,” said the Bishop... Read More

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May 5, 2020

US bishops urge closer look at Covid deaths in black communities

A group of US bishops expressed sorrow over disparities in infection and death rates among African Americans in US communities. ‘Our hearts are wounded for the many souls mourned as African American communities across the nation are being disproportionately infected with and dying from the virus that causes Covid-19. We raise our voices to urge... Read More

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April 24, 2020

Italian bishops to lead prayers to Mary at shrine near Covid epicentre

The bishops of Italy will begin the Marian month of May consecrating their nation to the care of Mary with special prayers for her intercession in ending the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the special consecration, Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, president of the Italian bishops’ conference, said it was in response to hundreds of... Read More

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April 23, 2020

Catholic priest who created 24/7 chaplaincy at Nightingale describes experiences on wards

A Catholic priest who has spent weeks at the bedside of coronavirus patients at the maiden Nightingale hospital has set up a 24-hour chaplaincy system to help tend to the religious needs of the seriously ill and their families. Fr James Mackay, 40, who was raised in east London near where the temporary NHS hospital... Read More

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April 1, 2020

Three African countries show varied preparations for Covid pandemic

Caritas Ghana has put in place a nine-month emergency response plan with the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference to ensure that the poor and vulnerable receive critical and basic services in the two archdioceses most affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Parishes in the archdioceses of Accra and Kumasi will be asked to help in setting up... Read More

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Pontifical universities prepare for classes in Covid-era

Prisoners held in ‘solitary confinement’ conditions during lockdown, MPs told

Footballers appeal for more support following sectarian abuse

Peer labels climate change as bigger threat than Covid crisis

Church urges inquiries into Covid-19 impact on nursing homes in Ireland

Bishop evokes a sports mentality to beat Covid amid warning on lockdown tension

US bishops urge closer look at Covid deaths in black communities

Italian bishops to lead prayers to Mary at shrine near Covid epicentre

Catholic priest who created 24/7 chaplaincy at Nightingale describes experiences on wards

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