Read more about the article CRS unveils hunger awareness campaign as pandemic hinders access to food
Corn farmer Aroldo Antonio Linares Jacome shows some of his crop at his San Jose La Arada, Guatemala, farm Sept. 10, 2019, using a proven practice of managing soil to manage water and increase yields. As acute hunger is expected to double in vulnerable populations because of the coronavirus pandemic, CRS launched an advocacy campaign May 14, 2020, to raise awareness about the world's hungriest people. (CNS Photo/Katlyn Holland, Catholic Relief Services) See CRS-GLOBAL-HUNGER-COVID May 14, 2020.

CRS unveils hunger awareness campaign as pandemic hinders access to food

Corn farmer Aroldo Antonio Linares Jacome shows some of his crop at his San Jose La Arada, Guatemala, farm Sept. 10, 2019, using a proven practice of managing soil to…

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Read more about the article National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen in a relatively quiet state May 13, 2020, since it's temporarily closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The land where the shrine now sits was blessed during a special Mass on the site May 16, 1920. The cornerstone was laid Sept. 23, 1920, but the Great Depression and World War II delayed completion of the church until 1959. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) See NATIONAL-SHRINE-CENTENARIES May 13, 2020.

National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen in a relatively quiet state May 13, 2020, since it's temporarily closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Read more about the article Authors discuss pope’s powerful pandemic message
Pope Francis arrives for a prayer service in an empty St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 27, 2020. At the conclusion of the service the pope held the Eucharist as he gave an extraordinary blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world). The service was livestreamed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, pool via Reuters) See POPE-CORONAVIRUS May 5, 2020.

Authors discuss pope’s powerful pandemic message

Pope Francis arrives for a prayer service in an empty St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 27, 2020. At the conclusion of the service the pope held the Eucharist…

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Read more about the article Parishes prepare to welcome the faithful back to Mass
Mike Decker uses an electric sprayer to apply an electrostatic disinfectant as part of the efforts of the parish to minimize the chance of spreading viruses at Christ the King Church in Nashville, TN on Friday, 15 May 2020. Bishop J. Mark Spalding has reinstated the public celebration of Mass in the diocese at the discretion of pastors effective May 18.

Parishes prepare to welcome the faithful back to Mass

Mike Decker uses an electric sprayer to apply an electrostatic disinfectant as part of the efforts of the parish to minimize the chance of spreading viruses at Christ the King…

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Read more about the article Bishop’s Annual Appeal raising funds, sharing prayers
Bishop J. Mark Spalding holds a prayer book in his office at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville, TN on Friday, 10 January 2020.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal raising funds, sharing prayers

Bishop J. Mark Spalding holds a prayer book in his office at the Catholic Pastoral Center in January. As part of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries 2020, Bishop Spalding…

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