Tag: Coronavirus
The Urbi et Orbi, meaning to the city and the world, is a blessing usually delivered by the Roman pontiff at Christmas and Easter.
Pope Francis says ‘We are all in the same boat,’ during Urbi et Orbi ceremony
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, March 27, 2020 (RNS) — As the world grapples with the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis delivered a homily of hope on Friday (MarchRead More
Christian leaders are starting to ask: Is Communion appropriate for cyberspace?
As coronavirus keeps parishioners homebound, Christian clergy debate online Communion
by: Jack Jenkins March 27, 2020 (RNS) — As Christian churches cancel in-person services to avoid contracting or spreading the novel coronavirus, many have rushed to embrace “virtual” Communion: SomeRead More
Congregational leaders find themselves relying on multiple digital tools....
Opinion: COVID-19 could end church as we know it. And I feel fine.
by: Paul O’Donnell (C. Christopher Smith) March 27, 2020 (RNS) — The coronavirus pandemic has quickly swept the globe, throwing just about every human institution into chaos. Faith communities areRead More
"Such considerations turn human lives into checkmarks on a page rather than the sacred mystery they are," he wrote.
Moore: Sanctity of human life takes priority during pandemic
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 (BP) — The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic “is no time to turn our eyes away from the sanctity of human life,” Southern Baptist ethicistRead More
Volunteers responded to the shutdown with a mix of emotions...
Coronavirus forces Kendall County PADS to close shelters but not hearts to homeless
By Tom SiebertYORKVILLE, Ill., March 23, 2020 — The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic forced Kendall County PADS to abruptly cut short its tenth shelter season by about one month, butRead More
This foolhardy decision tracks Falwell’s conspiratorial thinking about COVID-19 and smacks of defiance.
Dear Liberty University board: Please stop Jerry Falwell Jr. before it’s too late
by: Bob Smietana March 22, 2020 (RNS) – Jerry Falwell, Jr. is about to make a terrible mistake. It’s time for the Liberty University Board to stop him and shutRead More
Coronavirus Alters Hessed House
Crosby: Hesed House ‘trying not to be ground zero in Aurora’ for coronavirus outbreak
A tuberculosis crisis in 2010 led to better implementation of sophisticated protocols and physical changes to Aurora’s homeless shelter that has put the nonprofit in a better position to prevent,Read More
The Grammy-winning artist told fans she is self-quarantining with her husband at their home in Oklahoma.
CCM artist Sandi Patty reveals positive COVID-19 diagnosis
by Tess Schoonhoven OKLAHOMA CITY, March 18, 2020 (BP) — Gospel singer Sandi Patty announced through Facebook Tuesday (March 17) she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Grammy-winning artist toldRead More
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