It is both appropriate and responsible for the Catholic Church to add its voice to those calling for a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes and the effects of this virus on these communities, which continue to suffer from longstanding inequities in basic human rights such as access to quality healthcare,” Archbishop Lori said.
A woman in Chicago stands outside the funeral of Firefighter Edward Singleton April 22, 2020, who died from from COVID-19 symptoms. U.S. bishops issued a statement May 4 urging state and national leaders to examine the impact of the coronavirus on African American communities. (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)
