Concluding his series of catecheses on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis reflects on the path of hope and love, as the world continues to suffer.

Pope Francis invites Christians to open themselves to God’s will and to put love for our brothers and sisters into action.

In an interview with Vatican News, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says the letter “Samaritanus bonus” offers an integral approach to the human person, to suffering and illness, to caring for those in critical and terminal illnesses.

While data shows a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in Quebec, religious leaders in Quebec reiterate their commitment to participate in the collective efforts aimed at containing the disease.

Following six months of social distancing and of working on the “frontlines, at the grassroots, in search of how to maintain communication with, connections with, and being of service to the people,” parishes and groups from across the diocese reconnected Monday evening, Sept. 14, for a virtual gathering via Zoom. Far from resigned to the many challenges they currently face, participants came together to share their experience of difficulties and successes during this time of pandemic, and for mutual support.