The Church’s Response to Covid-19 in Ecuador

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-4-2020

Capture Date

5-3-2020

URL

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2020-04/covid19-ecuador-church-response.html

Abstract

This article details the response of the government and Catholic Church to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador. The article discusses Ecuador’s failing health system, quarantine efforts, death and dying, food donations, and social outreach programs. The article features Comboni missionary Father José Barranco Director of the National Catholic Radio located in Quito, Ecuador. The article details how religious organizations can provide outreach for their communities. The article discusses how government and religion can reconcile to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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