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PHOTOS: Remembering moments of grace and mercy when the COVID pandemic shut the world down

12 March 2025
ФОТО: Вспоминая моменты милосердия и благодати, когда пандемия COVID закрыла мир

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CNA Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 06:00 am

Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, on March 15, 2020, life as we knew it changed as lockdowns went into effect.

Remembering those early days and the many months that followed brings up painful memories, grief, and anxiety for many, but there were grace-filled moments that punctured the fear and uncertainty.

As the world marks five years since the pandemic began, CNA takes a look back in images at some of the moving moments that showed the grace and mercy of God in action.

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PHOTOS: Remembering moments of grace and mercy when the COVID pandemic shut the world down PHOTOS: Remembering moments of grace and mercy when the COVID pandemic shut the world down By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 06:00 amFive years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, on March 15, 2020, life as we knew it changed as lockdowns went into effect. Remembering those early days and the many months that followed brings up painful memories, grief, and anxiety for many, but there were grace-filled moments that punctured the fear and uncertainty. As the world marks five years since the pandemic began, CNA takes a look back in images at some of the moving moments that showed the grace and mercy of God in action.(Story continues below)
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 06:00 amFive years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, on March 15, 2020, life as we knew it changed as lockdowns went into effect. Remembering those early days and the many months that followed brings up painful memories, grief, and anxiety for many, but there were grace-filled moments that punctured the fear and uncertainty. As the world marks five years since the pandemic began, CNA takes a look back in images at some of the moving moments that showed the grace and mercy of God in action.(Story continues below)