WASHINGTON – In his inaugural address January 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his “whole soul” to bring this country together.

VATICAN CITY – Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents January 13.

SEATTLE – More than 200 Catholic high school students will offer Advent hope through music during an online “Service of Lessons and Carols” December 18.

DENVER – As the pandemic has severely restricted gatherings and volunteer opportunities, Catholic dioceses throughout the United States and Canada have had to rethink prison ministries.

SEATTLE – The bishops of Washington state are encouraging Catholics to “get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves, loved ones, and the community.”

¿Feliz Navidad? En estas épocas de COVID, tal vez no. Demasiadas personas han perdido sus vidas o sus sustentos. Tal vez estamos aislado de amigos y familiares, perdiéndonos las festividades usuales.

Querida Kianna:
Estoy teniendo dificultades para planificar el próximo año en medio de tanta incertidumbre, ¿algún consejo?
– Persona Ansiosa

Merry Christmas? In this season of COVID, maybe not. Too many have lost their lives or livelihoods. Perhaps we’re isolated from friends and family, missing the usual festivities.