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Pope Francis to give a special Urbi et Orbi blessing amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will give an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing on March 27 with the opportunity... Read more
Pope Francis: As humanity trembles from pandemic, let us unite in prayer
Pope Francis has asked Christians around the world to unite in praying the Our Father prayer at noon on March... Read more
Battling virus and the 'invisible malice of malady', FSSP seminary trusts providence
Most of the community at the European seminary of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter are sick from coronavirus, and... Read more
Pope Francis offers this spiritual communion prayer during coronavirus pandemic
As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis... Read more
Pontifical science academies urge better responses to coronavirus
The pontifical science academies issued a health statement Friday encouraging world leaders to make adjustments to short- and long-term responses... Read more
Two Roman convents isolated as 59 religious sisters test positive for coronavirus
Two convents, one in Rome and one in a town nearby the capital city, have been isolated as the majority... Read more
Cardinal encourages consecrated Catholics to protect their health, and to pray
The prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life on Wednesday encouraged religious to intensify their prayer during the... Read more
At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19
Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Pope Francis encourages small acts of love during coronavirus quarantine
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of... Read more
French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions... Read more
How should healthcare be distributed when hospitals are overwhelmed?
As there are concerns over the ability of the healthcare system to manage the coronavirus pandemic, discussions are being had... Read more
Churches in Rome can reopen for private prayer
Less than one day after the Diocese of Rome issued a decree to close all churches to the public, the... Read more
Rome's church buildings closed through April 3
The vicar general of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, announced Thursday the closure of all churches in the diocese through... Read more
Places of worship caught in New Rochelle coronavirus 'containment area'
Places of worship in a New York City suburb are facing unprecedented measures to fend off the spread of coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget the poor during the coronavirus pandemic
The suffering of the poor cannot be ignored during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said Thursday in his televised morning... Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary's protection of Rome against coronavirus
As the Diocese of Rome holds a day of prayer and fasting for victims of coronavirus, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's message during coronavirus pandemic
Cardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for prisoners after Italian prison riots
Following prison riots in Italy, Pope Francis offered Mass for prisoners and persecuted Christians on Wednesday during his livestreamed daily... Read more
The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague saints for a time of coronavirus
By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at... Read more
Pontifical Academy of Life assembly attendee tested positive for coronavirus
The Pontifical Academy of Life said Tuesday that only one attendee of a Vatican conference held in Rome ten days... Read more
