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Religious Sisters Risk Lives to Rescue the Vulnerable Amid Pandemic
Sister Stan Mumuni dedicates her life to caring for abandoned children with birth defects in Ghana. When the coronavirus pandemic spread to West Africa, she said that she ran to the market to buy soap and supplies, but the prices had already tripled.
"To make individualism the guiding principle of society has proved illusory": Pope Francis
In the period to follow the coronavirus pandemic, people should remember they are made for communion with others and with God, Pope Francis said Saturday.
On Corpus Christi Sunday, Bishops in Africa Pray for “spiritual healing via the Eucharist”
On Corpus Christi Sunday, various Church leaders in Africa have used the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ marked Sunday, June 14 to invite the people of God in their respective churches to pray for spiritual healing through the Eucharist, which has the ability of transforming lives of Christians.
Caritas DR Congo Launches Campaign to “protect vulnerable groups” against COVID-19
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has, through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Congo ASBL, launched a campaign to raise awareness about COVID-19 aimed at minimizing the risk of “vulnerable groups” contracting the deadly virus.
Catholics Cannot Ignore the Poverty Caused by the Pandemic: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore.
Bishops in Benin Thank God for Preserving “country from a deadly explosion of the disease”
Catholic Church leaders in the West African nation of Benin have, following their two-day meeting this week, expressed gratitude to God for the current status of COVID-19 infections in their country, praying that an effective cure is found to save lives across the globe.
Caritas Guinea Partners with Government to Help Over 2,600 Households amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Catholic Church in Guinea is, through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Guinea, reaching out to the Government of the West African nation in a partnership that is set to benefit at least 2,650 household affected by COVID-19 through awareness messages, health kits and training of health personnel, the leadership of the Conakry-based Church organization reported.
Inside Kenya’s "young" Diocese with Enviable COVID-19 Intervention Strategies
The story of Malindi Diocese located on the brink of the Indian Ocean at the Kenyan coastal county of Kilifi is a story of resilience, much as it is an inspiration to the other 25 dioceses grappling with COVID-19 pandemic in the East African country.
Pope Francis Starts Fund of 1 million Euros for Rome’s Unemployed after Coronavirus
As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has started a fund with 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to help those in the Diocese of Rome who are facing economic difficulty because of the coronavirus
Burundi's Government Calls for “calm, prayers” Following the President’s Death
Government officials in Burundi have asked the citizens of the East African nation “to remain calm” and to pray for the soul of their country’s President, Pierre Nkurunziza who died Monday, June 8 at the age of 55.
Amid Stay-at-Home Directive, “something good can still emerge”: Ethiopian Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has encouraged the people of God in the country to turn the challenge of staying at home amid COVID-19 into an opportunity for reflection “on the meaning of life” in the light of the “Word of God.”
The Trinity is Saving Love for a Broken World: Pope Francis
The Holy Trinity is saving love in a world filled with corruption, evil, and the sinfulness of men and women, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Catholic Priests May be Feeling “nonessential” amid COVID-19: Here's How You Can Help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent months, priests across the U.S. and other parts of the world may be feeling “nonessential” as they struggle to support or even engage with their parish community, one psychologist said.
Vatican: No Active Coronavirus Cases among Employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person had tested positive in early May.
Bishop in DR Congo Encourages “gratitude for blessings” as Order of Nuns Marks 200 Years
At celebrations marking 200 years since the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux was founded, members of the French-founded Religious Order living their mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been encouraged to turn to the Lord with “gratitude for the continued and countless blessings” as they seek to foster “a life of love in obedience and selflessness.”
"Virgin Mary, intercede for an end to this terrible pandemic”: Pope Francis During Rosary
Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary with Marian shrines worldwide via videolink May 30.
After 12 Weeks, Vatican Archives to Reopen to Researchers June 1
The Vatican Apostolic Archive will reopen to researchers June 1 after closing for 12 weeks due to Italy’s coronavirus lockdown.
“We are concerned about the current political mood in the country”: Bishops in Kenya
Bishops in Kenya are concerned about the “divisive politics” being witnessed in the country at a time when political leaders are expected to demonstrate the unity of purpose in the fight against COVID-19.
Pope Francis, Catholic Shrines to Offer Rosary for Mary’s Help During Pandemic
Pope Francis will pray the rosary in the Vatican Gardens’ Lourdes grotto on Saturday, as Catholic shrines from around the world join via video streaming.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Reopens with Restrictions
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
