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Courtney Mares

Courtney Mares

Courtney Mares is a Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees.

Pope Francis gives his Easter message before the Urbi et Orbi blessing on April 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing: May Christ "heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity"

In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for...

Pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's on Holy Thursday. Credit: EWTN-CNA Photo/Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Pool.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Recalls Priests Dying amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of...

Pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's on Holy Thursday. Credit: EWTN-CNA Photo/Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Pool.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Recalls Priests Dying Amid Pandemic

Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of...

Pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's on Holy Thursday. Credit: EWTN-CNA Photo/Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Pool.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Recalls Priests Dying Amid Pandemic

Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of...

The Pontifical University Santa Croce. CNA file photo

Retired Scripture Professor is First Priest Known to Die in Rome of COVID-19

Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet is believed to be the first priest to die of the coronavirus in Rome. Two other...

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on April 2, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

God Will Judge Us by how We Treated the Poor, says Pope Francis

Many people suffering from poverty are victims of the “structural injustice” of today’s global economy, Pope Francis said in his...

Pope Francis prays during Palm Sunday Mass April 5, 2020. / Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Let Us Stand Before the Crucifix in Our Homes

On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis offered Mass in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica and urged Catholics quarantined at home...

The flag of Vatican City with St. Peter's Basilica in the background. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA

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...

Nun at the prayer vigil for consecrated life in St. Peter's Basilica, Jan. 28, 2016. Credit: Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA

Six sisters from same Italian convent have died, as coronavirus spreads among religious orders

Six sisters in one northern Italian convent have died of coronavirus, and nine sisters are being treated in the hospital...

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

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...

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus broadcast from the Apostolic Palace March 29, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis Calls for Global Ceasefire

The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres...

'Quomodo sedet sola civitas' - a stripped altar on Holy Thursday 2015 at Mater Dei parish in Irving, Texas. Credit: Mater Dei Latin Mass parish via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

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...

Pope Francis gives his Wednesday audience message on March 18, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

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...

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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...

Pope Francis looks out at an empty St. Peter's Square. Credit: Vatican Media.

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...

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.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Oct. 23, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

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...

French bishops meet with Pope Francis in March, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media

French Bishop Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Vatican Visit

A French bishop who visited the Vatican last week has tested positive for coronavirus, his diocese announced Monday.

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

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...

St. Peter's Square following the announcement of a confirmed Covid-19 case on March 6, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

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...