Chicago’s oldest hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1852, may soon be relegated to history.

As Covid-19 vaccines become available, is crucial that all government agencies work through the ethical conundrums of vaccine distribution beforehand—and be prepared to make hard decisions.

COVID-19 is not the first pandemic of our lifetime. But we’re certainly acting like it is. 

An internal memo corrects “some confusion in the media regarding the moral permissibility of using the vaccines.” But at least two bishops have cast doubt on the moral permissibility of the vaccines.

Dr. Emanuel is certainly a well-credentialed medical expert. But his dismissive attitudes toward the elderly and disabled ought to be disqualifying.

My hope that I am vaccinated is pretty shallow. But doesn’t our experience of mundane hope bring us closer to understanding our deepest hope?