Self-care has always been important for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of clergy. Amid a global pandemic and its immediate and long-term repercussions, consider the following reminders for pastors, other ministers and all caregivers. 1. Grief and stress. Ministering “in isolation” from your flock wasn’t in…

Last week, Pope Francis addressed millions of Catholics around the world with “Urbi et Orbi,” a papal address and apostolic blessing. It was raining in St. Peter’s Square and he was alone, except for a monsignor who helped him climb steps onto a platform. A lone Pope Francis,…