(OPINION) The continued death of pastors, imams, rabbis and other spiritual leaders across all religions from the Coronavirus has a devastating effect on the faith of those who took up to them.
(ANALYISIS) Italian economist Mario Draghi is forming a new government at the president’s request after a collapse of the ruling coalition over its handling of the pandemic. How will Catholic Social Teaching factor in helping lockdown-weary Italians — from business owners to the unemployed — achieve economic stability? The answer can be found in a 2013 speech.
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When COVID-19 cases surged in Malaysia’s refugee and migrant communities, the government imposed a stricter lockdown ban on foreigners, even while lifting restrictions on businesses and gatherings. Foreigners aren’t allowed to enter a mosque or perform ritual animal sacrifices, which meant an usually difficult Eid al-Adha celebration this year.
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COVID-19 lockdown measures have tightened in Zimbabwe, limiting gatherings, including for religious services. This brought to a complete halt some small Christian churches that had started to gather again for faith and worship activities after an earlier loosening of restrictions.
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(OPINION) A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in Nevada limits churches in the state to 50 guests, while bars, casinos and other entertainment venues are permitted 50 percent capacity. Doing so sets churches at an unfair disadvantage.
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