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Religion and Faith

COVID reflections: How the pandemic has changed the work of hospital chaplains

The places we used to gather, by hospital beds and in houses of worship, have been largely closed to visitors in the pandemic. That’s made for an unimaginable year for hospital chaplains working on the front lines.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Pope Francis visits Iraqi region where cities and lives were shattered by ISIS

Pope Francis visits Iraqi region where cities and lives were shattered by ISIS

The pope spent the third day of his visit in the north of the country, where the Christian population is dwindling. He also prayed for the ethnic minority Yazidis, who were brutally targeted by ISIS.
by Alice Fordham

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Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.
by Alice Fordham

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'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
by The Associated Press

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Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Because of their age and their close living arrangements, the nuns at St. Benedict’s Monastery are at high risk from the coronavirus. But traveling to a clinic or hospital to get a vaccination would be a challenge for many of them. So, the vaccine came to them.
by Kirsti Marohn

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