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PHOTOS: Remembering Moments of Grace and Mercy When the COVID Pandemic Shut the World Down
As the world marks five years since the pandemic began, a look at some of the moving moments that showed the grace and mercy of God in action.
Pope Francis speaks in an empty St. Peter’s Square during a Holy Hour and extraordinary urbi et orbi blessing, March 27, 2020. (photo: Vatican Media / VM)
Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, on March 15, 2020, life as we knew it changed as lockdowns went into effect.
Remembering those early days and the many months that followed brings up painful memories, grief, and anxiety for many, but there were grace-filled moments that punctured the fear and uncertainty.
As the world marks five years since the pandemic began, CNA takes a look back in images at some of the moving moments that showed the grace and mercy of God in action.
Pope Francis gives an extraordianry urbi et orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square, March 27, 2020. Credit: Vatican MediaA woman prays alone during the COVID-19 lockdowns at Our Lady of Angels Church in Brooklyn, New York. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno
Bisop Peter Baldacchino of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, celebrates Mass in a parking lot during the COVID-19 lockdown on April 9, 2020. Credit: David McNamara/Diocese of Las CrucesFather Don Giuseppe celebrates the Mass in front of portraits and selfies sent by the parishioners on March 17, 2020, in Robbiano, Italy. Credit: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty ImagesA priest uses gloves and a mask to give Communion to the faithful during Mass at the Church of Sant'Eugenio in Rome on May 18, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNASister Anne Kateri of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal turns to the internet to bring the Gospel to the faithful who were unable to gather for Mass during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Jeffrey BrunoFather Kenard Tuzenue celebrates Mass in the parking lot of St. Mary's Parish in Barnegat/Manahawkin, New Jersey. Credit: Jeffrey BrunoHealth care staff attend Mass at the Hotel Dieu de France Hospital on May 8, 2020, in the COVID-19 section of the hospital located in the eastern suburbs of Beirut, Labanon. Credit: Hotel Dieu de France Hospital/AFP via Getty Images
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell looks at candles placed on an altar representing people who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic during a nondenominational memorial service in Long Beach, California, on Nov. 14, 2020. Credit: Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty ImagesA Catholic Church in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Mazur/cbcew.org.uk
For the Spanish physician, the Catholic hierarchy ‘should do more to ensure that the word of God, the sacraments, and our charity reaches the faithful and even evangelize those who do not yet know the good news.’
Stefano Gennarini, the vice president for legal studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights, said that pressure from the Biden administration indicates that this section of the resolution is about global abortion access.
The poor numbers come as data indicate that many Catholic students enjoyed markedly less learning loss over the course of the COVID crisis than their public-schooled peers.
The planned 3,340-mile trek will see Jesus in the Eucharist carried across 10 U.S. states by a cadre of young Catholics, with members of the public invited to join in walking and special events along the way, beginning May 18.
As the New York crowd fell silent for Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son, the moment echoed a truth deeper than baseball: without faith and family, even our greatest games fall short.
