As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions March 4, 2020By Bronwen Dachs Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Archdiocese to suspend sign of peace, consecrated wine at Masses as coronavirus precautions March 3, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking several steps this week to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus as more cases are reported in the United States.
Northern Italian dioceses take drastic measures against coronavirus February 25, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News With the biggest two days of celebration and costume parades left, the famous pre-Lenten “Carnevale” of Venice was canceled as were Ash Wednesday services and even funeral Masses throughout the diocese.
CRS health official keeps close eye on coronavirus February 17, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Suzanne Van Hulle, the global public health expert for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, is paying particularly close attention to the spread of the virus, also called COVID-19, to ensure CRS staff members in Asia are safe.