Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday, 2/17/21
February 17, 2021The Lenten season has begun – the pandemic impacting Ash Wednesday observances. Storms – heading to New York – stall vaccine shipments […]
Topic: World News
Do Strict Lockdowns Work When It Comes to Managing COVID Infection Rates?
February 17, 2021Currents News Staff New York just hit the lowest positivity rate since the day before Thanksgiving. What do the numbers reflect in […]
Pandemic Changes Ash Wednesday as Catholics Receive Ashes on Their Heads, Recall a Year of Sacrifice
February 17, 2021By Jessica Easthope Lent in the pandemic age means another change to how we practice our faith. This year, Catholics in the […]
For Lent, Ask If One’s Life is Centered on God or Oneself, Pope Says
February 17, 2021By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lent is a time to reconsider the path one is taking in life and to […]
The Granddaughter of Tuskegee Study Participant Urges COVID-19 Vaccination
February 16, 2021Currents News Staff Sharon Hawks says it has been hard to hear people citing the Tuskegee experiment as one reason they’re reluctant […]
Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday, 2/16/21
February 16, 2021President Biden takes to the road, trying to sell his COVID relief package. U.S. bishops are disbanding a committee meant to take […]
How Long Will the COVID Vaccine Immunity Last?
February 16, 2021Currents News Staff In New York, more than 1 million residents are fully vaccinated, but questions and concerns still remain. The Centers […]
Biden Prepares for First Presidential Trip, Town Hall on COVID Relief Deal
February 16, 2021Currents News Staff President Biden’s agenda is taking center stage this morning in a Washington no longer consumed by his predecessor’s impeachment […]
Catholic News Headlines for Monday, 2/15/21
February 15, 2021New York restaurants are open for business – indoors. Governor Cuomo responds to the nursing home controversy, saying all the deaths were […]
Pope Francis Praises Colombia For Initiative Granting Venezuelan Migrants Legal Status
February 15, 2021Currents News Staff “Dear brothers and sisters, good morning. The square is so beautiful with the sun! How beautiful!” said the Holy […]