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Pope Francis Honors Priests and Doctors Who Have Died in the Coronavirus Pandemic
On Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Francis said he was thinking of all the priests and doctors who gave their lives in the service of others during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis Prays for Government Leaders Facing the Coronavirus Crisis
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for mayors, governors, presidents, and legislators at a time when many government leaders are making decisions about whether to ease or extend coronavirus restrictions.
Pope Asks St. Joseph to Help Catholics Fight for Dignified Work for All
Pope Francis asked St. Joseph to help Catholics fight for dignified work for all as he celebrated Mass Friday.
“Grassroot evangelization will be a priority”: Nigerian Bishop at Installation
On the occasion of his episcopal installation, the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected diocese of Ekwulobia in southeastern Nigeria, Peter Ebere Okpaleke, has said that in his pastoral ministry, he will strive to emphasize evangelization at the local level, inviting the people of God to a “personal and intimate relationship with Jesus.”
Pope Francis Postpones Peter’s Pence Collection amid Pandemic’s Economic Downturn
Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until next fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican Sends Extraordinary Form Mass Survey to World’s Bishops
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has asked the world’s bishops to report on how a landmark papal document acknowledging the right of all priests to say Mass using the Roman Missal of 1962 is being applied in their dioceses.
Pope Prays that “prudence and obedience” Will Prevent Return of Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated Mass Tuesday.
Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged to Support Pope Francis’ COVID-19 Commission
Catholic journalists in Africa have been urged to support the COVID-19 Commission, which Pope Francis established mid-April, by volunteering their journalistic skills and platforms to help achieve its goals.
The "greatest reality" is God's Love, Not Past Disappointments, Pope Francis Says
Jesus invites us to live with him in the present and not to get stuck in the disappointments and ‘what ifs’ of the past, Pope Francis said in his message before the Regina coeli antiphon on Sunday.
Ugandan Auxiliary Bishop Appointed Archbishop
The Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s Mbarara Archdiocese, Lambert Bainomugisha has been appointed Archbishop of the same See where his predecessor has reached the canonical age limit.
Pope Prays that Pastors will have Courage to be Close to Their People
Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass Friday.
You Must Live the Faith to Share it Well, Pope Francis Says
To say you are a Christian while not living like one does not show people the real treasure of the faith – which we have the obligation to share, Pope Francis said at Mass April 25.
Pope Francis Donates Ventilators in Honor of St. George’s Feast Day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron saint of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis Prays for Families Going Hungry amid Pandemic
Pope Francis asked people to pray on Thursday for families who are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican Releases Free Online Prayer Book Amid Pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.
The Holy Spirit Heals Divisions Caused by Money, Vanity, and Gossip, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Tuesday.
Pope Francis’ Homily on Divine Mercy Sunday: Full Text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome.
Pope Prays for Those Caring for Disabled Patients amid Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday.
“Reconciliation the only remedy to this broken nation”: South Sudanese Prelate at Easter
The need for reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation where a government of national unity has recently been put in place was a key highlight of the Easter message of the Archbishop of the country’s only Metropolitan See, Juba Archdiocese. The South Sudanese Prelate described his country as “broken” and in need of “God’s intervention.”
Pope Francis Commends Women Caring for Others Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who are currently caring for children, aiding the elderly, or working in healthcare or law enforcement amid the coronavirus pandemic.
