Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Oct. 12 that "no one should be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it would violate the sanctity of his or her conscience."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 64 percent of the U.S. population eligible to receive a vaccine (ages 12 and up) is fully vaccinated; nearly 75 percent has gotten at least one dose. Among those who identify as Catholic,
Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1 to show proof of vaccination, recovery from the coronavirus or a negative COVID-19 test.
The anti-COVID ordinance, which was approved by Pope Francis and signed by Cardinal
In his latest column, OSV Publisher Scott P. Richert recalls a quote from Edmund Burke in which the 18th-century political theorist said, essentially, if men and women will not govern themselves, they will be governed. Richert writes that he has thought of
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is mandating that face masks be worn by students, faculty, staff and visitors in all archdiocesan schools starting Aug. 30.
The 15 archdiocesan high schools and 102 Catholic elementary schools are set to reopen for the fall term Sept.
With the delta variant of COVID-19 causing positive cases and hospitalizations to surge across the country, Dr. Thomas McGovern, a former infectious disease researcher, answers questions many Catholics have about the new wave of illnesses, including: How has the delta variant changed
The rising nationwide spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus is leading church leaders to strongly encourage -- or even require -- Massgoers to use facial coverings while attending indoor Masses.
When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign.
"Being vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of
The Tokyo Archdiocese suspended public Masses until Sept. 12 as COVID-19 cases continue to spread in Japan, especially in the capital and adjacent areas.
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo announced the new measures Aug. 14; they took effect Aug. 16, reported ucanews.com.