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Ponder Christ’s Passion Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Pope Urges
Meditating on Christ's Passion can help us as we struggle with questions about God and suffering during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said at his general audience Wednesday.
Analysis: Freed from Prison, will Cardinal Pell Now Face Vatican Trial?
While Pell’s criminal trials in Australia are now at an end, the same accusations must now be addressed by the Church’s own legal process.
Saving Elderly from COVID-19 "a priority," Vatican’s Laity Dicastery Says
During the coronavirus pandemic, saving the elderly must be just as important as saving others, the Vatican’s Laity, Family, and Life dicastery has said.
Holy See Responds to High Court’s Acquittal of Cardinal Pell
The Vatican has welcomed the Australian High Court’s decision to quash Cardinal George Pell’s sexual abuse conviction.
Pope Creates Emergency Fund to Tackle Coronavirus in Mission Territories
Pope Francis has created an emergency fund for those affected by coronavirus in mission countries
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 daily Mass homily on Monday.
Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Brings Rosaries to Rome Hospital with COVID-19 Patients
Cardinal Peter Turkson visited Rome’s largest hospital on Friday, encouraging staff and handing out rosaries blessed by Pope Francis.
Sin Starts with Giving in to “small temptations in our soul”, Pope Francis Cautions
Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses for ourselves and our fall, Pope Francis said during Mass Saturday, April 4.
Good Friday Holy Land Collection Moved to September Due to Coronavirus
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in many places in the world due to the coronavirus, the Vatican stated Thursday.
Be like Mother Teresa During the Coronavirus Crisis, Urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said at his daily Mass on Thursday.
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 the Italian Ministry of Health as infected with the coronavirus.
Pope Francis Prays the Church Will Welcome the Homeless During Coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that people may be aware of this reality and that the Church will welcome them.
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 after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Italian media. Coronavirus is spreading among several religious houses in Italy.
'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 on March 23 for an “immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world” to “focus together on the true fight of our lives,” the “battle” against the coronavirus.
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 to cry -- ask for the grace to cry. May today be for everyone like a Sunday of tears,” Pope Francis said.
Analysis: The Sacramental Shutdown, Coronavirus, and Canon Law
The coronavirus pandemic has caused disruption around the world. To politics, economics, and to the life of the Church: most especially to the steady regularity of her sacramental life, which many Catholics see as the anchor of consistency amid a world of chaos.
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 decree on Holy Week liturgies.
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 pandemic.
Pope Francis Leads Christians in Global Our Father for God's Mercy Amid Coronavirus
Pope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing the suffering and death of many people.
Vatican City Has 4 Cases of Coronavirus
The director of the Holy See press office, Matteo Bruni, said Tuesday there are now a total of four people connected to Vatican City who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
