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Two men and two children, all wearing masks, ride bicycles on a wet Sunday April 26, 2020, on a trail near Bladensburg, Md., getting exercise outside while the state of Maryland has shelter-in-place restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Patience and prudence needed as we look to the future

Two men and two children, all wearing masks, ride bicycles on a wet Sunday April 26, 2020, on a trail near Bladensburg, Md., getting exercise outside while the state of…

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Read more about the article Emergency multitasking: Vatican says keep all vulnerable in mind
Displaced Syrian children are seen at a camp in Idlib April 14, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internally displaced people, those forced to flee their homes, but who do not cross into another country, still often need protection and special assistance, including from the church, said a new Vatican document released May 5. (CNS photo/Khalil Ashawi, Reuters) See VATICAN-LETTER-DISPLACED May 5, 2020.

Emergency multitasking: Vatican says keep all vulnerable in mind

Displaced Syrian children are seen at a camp in Idlib April 14, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internally displaced people, those forced to flee their homes, but who do not…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 fear creates stigma, but some Africans more fearful of starving
A community volunteer waits to distribute food to the needy in a poor section of Cape Town, South Africa, April 17, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNS photo/Mike Hutchings, Reuters) See COVID-AFRICA-STIGMA April 4, 2020.

COVID-19 fear creates stigma, but some Africans more fearful of starving

A community volunteer waits to distribute food to the needy in a poor section of Cape Town, South Africa, April 17, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. CNS photo/Mike Hutchings, Reuters.…

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Read more about the article Church in Italy studies ways to provide youth programs during pandemic
A swimmer smiles for the camera at a 2016 national competition organized by the Italian Sports Center. The Catholic association has been redesigning the way kids can get together, play and compete in a way that continues to respect ongoing restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The center is one of many groups with which the Italian bishops are collaborating to make sure children have something to do this summer. (CNS photo/courtesy Italian Sports Center) See COVID-ITALY-YOUNG-PEOPLE May 4, 2020.

Church in Italy studies ways to provide youth programs during pandemic

A swimmer smiles for the camera at a 2016 national competition organized by the Italian Sports Center. The Catholic association has been redesigning the way kids can get together, play…

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Read more about the article Polls show faith is getting Americans through the coronavirus crisis
The McClenahan family of Seattle watch Pope Francis' special prayer from the Vatican during the "stay home, stay healthy" initiative March 27, 2020. (CNS photo/Jason Redmond, Reuters) See PANDEMIC-POLLS-FAITH May 1, 2020.

Polls show faith is getting Americans through the coronavirus crisis

The McClenahan family of Seattle watch Pope Francis' special prayer from the Vatican during the "stay home, stay healthy" initiative March 27, 2020. CNS photo/Jason Redmond, Reuters. WASHINGTON (CNS) --…

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Read more about the article Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory leads a special liturgy in renewing the consecration of the U.S. to the care of our Blessed Mother at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 1, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See CONSECRATE-MARY-US May 1, 2020.

Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic

Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory leads a special liturgy in renewing the consecration of the U.S. to the care of our Blessed Mother at the Basilica of the National Shrine…

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Read more about the article Update: Archdiocese of New Orleans files Chapter 11 reorganization
A musician in New Orleans plays a marching mellophone under a highway April 6, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. The archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 reorganization May 1. (CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters) See NEW-ORLEANS-BANKRUPTCY May 1, 2020.

Update: Archdiocese of New Orleans files Chapter 11 reorganization

A musician in New Orleans plays a marching mellophone under a highway April 6, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. The archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 reorganization May 1. CNS photo/Carlos…

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