Read more about the article Virtual closeness, real community: During pandemic, Pope’s ministry flourishes online
Pope Francis is pictured on a Vatican television camera as he celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo. The pope and his liturgy and communication teams have made deliberate decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic to convey the pope's closeness to those suffering. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Virtual closeness, real community: During pandemic, Pope’s ministry flourishes online

As Holy Week approaches, Pope will continue to connect with faithful around the world through video and social media

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Read more about the article Boulder officer recalled as ‘man of character,’ ‘loving father’
Veronica Hebert of Boulder, Colo., places flowers on the car of Officer Eric Talley March 23, 2021, who was killed the previous day during a mass shooting at the King Soopers grocery store. (CNS photo/Alyson McClaran, Reuters)

Boulder officer recalled as ‘man of character,’ ‘loving father’

Catholic communities offer prayers for mass shooting victims in Colorado and Atlanta

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Read more about the article Pope approves pay cuts for cardinals, top management, religious at Vatican
The dome of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican is seen from the Aventine Hill in Rome in this May 2, 2018, file photo. Pope Francis has approved pay cuts for cardinals, top managers and religious personnel working at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope approves pay cuts for cardinals, top management, religious at Vatican

Pope approved the measures to contain costs and ensure employees are not laid off

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Read more about the article Diocesan site Safe Environment coordinators meet
Julie Perrey, vice chancellor and chief mission integration officer and Jason Liuzzi, the dDiocesan safe environment coordinator present a training session for parish safe environment coordinators in Ascension Hall at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville, TN on Thursday, 11 March 2021.

Diocesan site Safe Environment coordinators meet

More meetings with ministry staffers scheduled

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Read more about the article Editorial: Can you increase your almsgiving this Lent?
An usher uses a collection basket during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark, N.J. Giving alms, sharing what we have with those in need, is not just a good idea, something with spiritual benefits -- it is our vocation. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) See FAITH-ALIVE 12 Feb. 13, 2020.

Editorial: Can you increase your almsgiving this Lent?

An usher uses a collection basket during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark, N.J. Giving alms, sharing what we have with those in need, is not just…

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