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Australian Cardinal George Pell is seen in a 2017 file photo being escorted by police to the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Australian High Court to announce decision on Cardinal Pell's appeal

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VALLA BEACH, Australia -- Australian Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric convicted of child sexual abuse charges, will learn the fate of his final appeal to the country's High Court April 7.

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, attends an interfaith prayer service in Yangon Oct. 10, 2017. Cardinal Bo, head of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, attacked the Chinese Communist Party for covering up the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and made it clear he was not criticizing the Chinese people.

Cardinal says Communist Party to blame for covering up COVID-19

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YANGON, Myanmar -- Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, called the Chinese Communist Party "morally culpable" for initially covering up the full dangers of the COVID-19 virus, which originated in Wuhan, China.

Charities look for help in face of crisis-driven losses

Charities look for help in face of crisis-driven losses

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Facing a steep drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 crisis, charities and non-profits are seeking a multi-billion-dollar lifeline from governments and foundations.

Chelsy Vanderberg wrote about her experiences at Grey Nuns Community Hospital.

On the virus frontlines: ‘We’re not giving up,' nurse says

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EDMONTON -- Chelsy Vanderberg’s anxieties are heightened each time she prepares for another night shift at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Ontario schools boards and the government are increasing online learning resources for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Ontario schools ramp up online learning

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With Ontario schools officially shuttered until at least the start of May, education partners are ramping up plans to continue teaching students at home.

“Canadians are experiencing the devastating impact of COVID-19… but acts of kindness can bring us closer in spirit, despite the requirements of physical distancing,” said an interfaith statement to Canadians signed by more than 80 Canadian faith leaders.

Canada’s religious leaders offer thanks and hope during COVID-19 pandemic

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OTTAWA -- Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined with other faith leaders across the country to offer hope and solidarity to all Canadians as the nation faces an unprecedented health and economic crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast

National prayer effort hopes to unite Canadians during COVID-19 crisis

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OTTAWA -- Two Ottawa-based faith leaders have joined together to offer comforting words to Canadians during the COVID-19 health crisis that has closed most places of worship across the country.

A man raises his arms in prayer at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Trionfale in Rome March 17, 2020. Many churches in Italy remain open for prayer amid a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Italian government clarifies lockdown rules for churches

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ROME -- While many churches in Italy remain open, visiting a church to pray is not a valid excuse for leaving one's home during Italy's COVID-19 lockdown, said a note from the Ministry for Internal Affairs.

Medical resources, such as ventilators, are getting stretched thin as more people are infected with the novel coronavirus and require medical services.

Pandemic putting ethics to the test

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In a crisis, hard decisions have to be made.

When there aren’t enough ventilators or Intensive Care Unit beds for everyone who needs one, it’s left to medical ethicists to provide guidance to clinicians faced with dire decisions about who lives and who dies.

A bulletin over a ShareLife poster notifies parishioners of the cancellation of Masses.

ShareLife’s many needs can’t be put on hold

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The needs of the thousands of people served by ShareLife agencies don’t go away in a time of crisis.

Br. John Corriveau, retired bishop of Nelson, B.C., hands a hot take-out meal to Chico, a regular at St. Francis Table.

Helping hands in time of crisis

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B. and Toby have been camping in a green tent on a strip of muddy ground between an on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway and a fence near St. Paul’s Basilica in downtown Toronto for a couple of weeks. 

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