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ROME — Great global shocks to the system inevitably produce massive and profoundly important consequences, most of which no one actually sees coming at the time.

Qualms about the vaccines’ development are not entirely misguided. But we can make amends for past injustice. By Leah Libresco Sargeant. Mrs. Sargeant has written books about religion and community building and runs an online community that focuses on the dignity of interdependence.

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed how unprepared the world is -- even wealthy, technologically advanced nations -- to work together to stop an urgent crisis, Sister Carol Keehan said.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- On World Health Day, April 7, a new group of 31 U.S. Catholic organizations encouraged people to get the COVID-19 vaccine as an act of charity and solidarity with others.

Pope Francis visited the Vatican's COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Good Friday as volunteer doctors, nurses and pharmacists continued vaccinating the poor, homeless and refugees assisted by charities in Rome.

Getting vaccines to underserved populations in Iowa -- immigrants, refugees, Hispanics, African Americans and other communities -- needs to happen through their faith communities and other local groups they trust.

Lucia DeClerck has survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, the loss of three husbands, one son and many of her physicians.

The eviction moratorium put in place by the Centers for Disease Control has been extended three months, until June 30.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in a March 25 ruling struck down the District of Columbia's COVID-19 pandemic limits on attendance at houses of worship -- set at 25% capacity or 250 worshippers, whichever is less.

Leaders from three national Catholic organizations want the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's current eviction moratorium to continue for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the coronavirus pandemic upended most aspects of college life this past year, its impact on students' mental health has had Catholic college and university leaders looking for new ways to reach students and get resources to them.

The events of the past 12 months are shaping shareholder advocacy and action as the corporate annual meeting season nears.

The churchgoing experience may be different once the threat of COVID-19 is minimized and church experts are forecasting fewer Catholics overall in the pews.

As names of their loved ones lost to COVID-19 were read from the altar at St. John-Visitation Church, a muted gong sounded and dozens of people made their way up the sun-drenched main aisle to receive a memorial taper lit from the pascal candle.

Many Catholic parishes in Texas will continue to ask parishioners to wear face masks and will limit capacity for Masses even though the state's governor, Greg Abbott, announced March 2 these pandemic restrictions would be lifted the following week.

To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.

"Every time I tried to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, it was like I met with a brick wall," said the 79-year-old Holy Names sister.

Following coronavirus safety protocols for archdiocesan high schools, Bonner-Prendie operated on a "B" day in which one-half of the student population attended school in person while the other half participated in classes and activities, such as the archbishop's visit, online from home.

Doctors Without Borders is promoting a social media campaign to put pressure on governments to choose global solidarity over profits.

Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died of COVID-19 complications March 1. He was 62.