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Nicaraguan bishops cancel annual pilgrimage, but mayor reportedly goes ahead
Local media in Nicaragua are reporting that despite the nation’s bishops’ conference suspending Mass and prohibiting large gatherings, the mayor... Read more
Vatican flags at half-staff in solidarity with coronavirus victims
More than 11,500 people have died of COVID-19 in Italy after a total of 101,739 people have been documented by... Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more
During coronavirus, Rome's homeless find refuge near the Vatican
Along the edge of Bernini’s colonnade, the semi-circular rows of columns which wrap St. Peter’s Square in Rome, many homeless... Read more
As dioceses face coronavirus money woes, Knights of Columbus offer line of credit
The Knights of Columbus have offered a $1 million line of credit to Catholic dioceses to help dioceses and parishes... Read more
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi... Read more
Abortion groups challenge Texas' coronavirus-driven elective surgery ban
Texas has said that elective surgeries, including abortions, must halt to free up medical supplies for the response to the... Read more
Amid coronavirus, EWTN Radio to broadcast more Masses, devotional content
At a time when Catholic Masses have been closed to the public and efforts to stem the coronavirus epidemic dominate... Read more
Pope Francis donates 30 ventilators to hospitals in need
Pope Francis has entrusted the Office of Papal Charities with 30 ventilators to be distributed to 30 hospitals in need... Read more
Illinois religious order funds hotel initiative to protect homeless from coronavirus
As homeless shelters have been limited by the coronavirus, the Clerics of Saint Viator will help fund an initiative to... Read more
Vatican official living in Santa Marta tests positive for coronavirus
A Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according... Read more
Food pantries ramp up distribution, take precautions
Despite the closure of churches and lockdowns in place in many areas of the United States due to the coronavirus... Read more
UK groups push for 'emergency contraception' expansion amid coronavirus outbreak
While the U.K. government has quickly backed away from rules allowing women to complete a medical abortion at home during... Read more
Vatican updates guidelines for Holy Week liturgies during coronavirus
After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Church's pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus... Read more
Hospitals, states consider how to distribute healthcare if coronavirus surges
In Italy, which has the most deaths from coronavirus, some doctors have said they have had to overlook older patients... Read more
Prison chaplains adapt as coronavirus limits their ministry
The worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is beginning to touch one of the populations in the United States most vulnerable... Read more
Former Swiss Guard: the elderly are 'united in prayer' in coronavirus hit-Italy
Mario Enzler’s mother always wanted a big family. Read more
At least 60 Italian priests have died after contracting coronavirus
In the past week alone, more than 3,000 people have died in Italy after contracting the coronavirus. Among the dead,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people facing economic hardship due to coronavirus
Pope Francis offered Mass on Monday for people facing economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
