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Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Pope's Easter Liturgies Closed to Public
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands of people, will be held without public attendance this year.
Pope Francis Prays for Pastors amid "drastic measures" to Contain COVID-19
Pope Francis offered his Mass on Friday for pastors, that they might discern well the proper measures to take to protect their parishioners during the coronavirus crisis without leaving them feeling abandoned.
Vatican Offices to Remain Open Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Vatican City State offices and dicasteries of the Holy See will remain open and working, with additional precautions and the possibility to work from home in some cases, the Vatican said Thursday.
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 homily.
'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 as a chance to deepen their relationships with God and their neighbors.
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 ago has tested positive for COVID-19.
Italian Police Close St. Peter's Square to Public
The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Pope Urges Priests to Bring Eucharist to Sick During Italy Coronavirus Quarantine
At his morning Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis urged priests to bring the Eucharist to the sick and to accompany medical workers, as Italy begins its first day of a nationwide quarantine.
Pope Francis' Morning Mass Livestreamed this Week
Pope Francis’ daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, is being livestreamed this week so people from around the world may join in prayer for those sick with coronavirus.
Diocese of Rome Cancels All Public Masses, Announces Day of Fasting and Prayer
The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public Masses until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement by the vicar general of the diocese, published Sunday evening, follows a decree by the Italian government suspending all public religious ceremonies.
Pope Francis Announces a 2022 Synod on Synodality
The next ordinary Synod of Bishops will be a synod on synodality, the Vatican announced March 7.
Vatican City Confirms First Case of Coronavirus
Vatican City has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, a Vatican spokesman said Friday.
Pope's Message to Youth: Don't Let your Cell Phone Distract you from Reality
Pope Francis is asking youth to wake up from the deadening static of staring at a cell phone to encounter Christ in their neighbor.
Pontifical Universities Close as Coronavirus Deaths in Italy Surpass 100
Rome’s pontifical universities will temporarily shut down tomorrow, after Italy’s death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 100 people March 4.
Pope Francis Has a 'common cold,' Vatican Says, Amid Italy's Coronavirus Outbreak
Pope Francis was reportedly tested for the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, with negative results, an Italian newspaper said Tuesday.
Pope Francis Announces Laudato Si' Week to Take Place in May
Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to participate in “Laudato si’ Week” in May to encourage care for our common home.
Coronavirus Postpones Pope's Global Economic Summit
The three-day conference, named for St. Francis and scheduled to meet in Assisi, was planned to take place March 26-28 with 2,000 economists and entrepreneurs traveling from 115 countries.
'Never dialogue with the devil,' Pope Francis Says
Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of God, but never engage in debate.
Pope Francis to Miss Lent Retreat Due to Cold
Pope Francis said Sunday he will not take part in his annual Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia in Ariccia this week due to a cold he has had for several days.
Pope Francis Postpones Official Audiences, Works from Home for Second Day
Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City. The decision comes after the pope was reported to have a “slight” illness by Vatican a spokesman.
