Jésus-Christ, guéris-nous.

Pope Francis will continue his all-out efforts to eliminate the triple form of abuse by clergy in the church—the abuse of conscience, of power, of sex—and to ensure that a safe environment is established in all church institutions worldwide for children and young people.

The Archdiocese of Seattle has been joined by numerous other dioceses, including those of Little Rock, Salt Lake City, and Santa Fe, in canceling public Masses. Major archdioceses, such as in Chicago and Newark, have undertaken similar precautious.

Many things have been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Love is not one of them.

What if the way that we’re approaching fasting and dieting is harmful—especially to our neighbors who inhabit larger bodies?

Many admire Francis. But has his teaching affected them? The evidence is mixed.