The secretary general of the Zimbabwe bishops' conference told NCR that the pandemic has forced Zimbabwean Catholics to "reflect on other possibilities than what we are used to" in terms of faith practices.

Appreciation: With his death July 1 at age 86, Fr. Ray Schroth leaves behind countless admirers and readers — including those who encountered his contributions as a reporter and critic for National Catholic Reporter.

Appreciation: A professor for decades at various U.S. Jesuit schools, including Fordham and Loyola New Orleans, Jesuit Fr. Raymond Schroth is recalled as a challenging, dedicated, influential teacher.

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