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A cameraman films Father Herbert Gugler celebrating a Good Friday liturgy, livestreamed on the internet, at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Aichach, Germany, April 10, 2020. The church was closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Andreas Gebert, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyNews
Religious leaders in Germany criticize decision to keep churches and mosques shut
KNA International
Ahead of a meeting on April 17 between religious leaders and the federal government, there are growing calls to allow the German faithful to worship together as soon as possible.
Pope Francis leads Benediction during a prayer service in an empty St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 27, 2020. Although the pope usually draws large in-person crowds, during the COVID-19 pandemic his assemblies have reached the faithful through television, radio and the internet. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
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Pope's ‘virtual’ congregations show true unity in prayer, Jesuit says
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, former Vatican press officer, reflects on how Pope Francis is able to reach out to the faithful via the media during the pandemic.
Politics & SocietyNews
Powerful G.O.P. allies propel Trump effort to reopen economy
Lisa Mascaro—Associated Press
Behind President Donald Trump's effort to accelerate re-opening the U.S. economy during the pandemic is a contingent of GOP allies eager to have his back.
Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on April 12. The Mass was celebrated without the presence of the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithLast Take
Archbishop Pérez of Philadelphia: We are still a people of hope!
Nelson J. Pérez
It is a painful, confusing and trying time, writes the new archbishop of Philadelphia, Nelson J. Pérez, but Easter is a reminder that God’s great love for us prevails.
(CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)
Politics & SocietyNews
How well will Catholic media weather the coronavirus downturn?
Ryan Di Corpo
On April 9, the international Catholic publishing powerhouse Bayard announced that it would soon cease print publication of four magazines: Catechist, Hopeful Living, Today’s Catholic Teacher and Catholic Digest.
The Corona neighborhood in Queens, New York, on April 2. A Harvard study shows that death rates from coronavirus are higher in places with significant air pollution, like New York City. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Politics & SocietyLast Take
Pollution is adding to coronavirus deaths. If we improve our air quality, we can save lives.
Maryann Cusimano Love
It is becoming clear that Covid-19 is deadlier for people with pre-conditions associated with air pollution, writes Maryann Cusimano Love, including lung and respiratory disease.
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