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The Pope gets into the wellness biz

The Pope gets into the wellness biz

by journalist Rina Raphael

Rina Raphael
May 19, 2020
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Everyone is taking a bigger interest in wellness—and the Pope is no exception.

As I report in today’s New York Times, religious institutions increasingly look to support followers’ health, emphasizing a holistic approach that goes beyond simply avoiding sickness. Just last month, the Vatican assembled a COVID-19 health and wellness task force—tapping partners such as The Global Wellness Institute—to address issues such as physical movement, community design, workplace wellness, nutrition, and mental health.

“The Pope is very worried about this crisis,” a representative said on behalf of Fr. Zampini-Davies, who is spearheading the task force. “He thinks this can be an opportunity to try to make the system better, to not just go back to ‘normal’ as we might want to do.” 

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