Archive for March 11, 2020
Amid coronavirus, public Masses suspended in most Japanese dioceses
More dioceses in Japan have shut down Mass for the coming weeks in response to the ongoing outbreak of the... Read more
The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague saints for a time of coronavirus
By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at... Read more
Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice
Pope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for prisoners after Italian prison riots
Following prison riots in Italy, Pope Francis offered Mass for prisoners and persecuted Christians on Wednesday during his livestreamed daily... Read more
Australian bishop steps aside during Vatican abuse investigation
Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders of Broome has temporarily stepped back from his duties following allegations of historical sexual abuse. The Vatican... Read more
'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... Read more
Nigerian priest: ‘I want the world to know of the suffering of our people’
“The underlying point of all these attacks is to drive away any Western ideology, Western form of living, and institute... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor ramping up protections for elderly over coronavirus
Nursing care facilities around the country are ramping up efforts to protect their residents from COVID-19. One religious order told... Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary's protection of Rome against coronavirus
As the Diocese of Rome holds a day of prayer and fasting for victims of coronavirus, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Venezuelan bishops' conference backs pro-democracy marches, calls for change
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets March 10 in Caracas and other cities to demand democratic change, amid the... Read more
Israeli forces kill Palestinian minor in West Bank
Mohammed Hamayal, a 15-year-old Palestinian boy, was shot and killed by Israeli troops Wednesday during a clash in the West... Read more
Kentucky archbishop does not plan to cancel Masses after governor’s request
Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday encouraged churches to cancel their services in fear of the spreading coronavirus. The Catholic... Read more
Krakow archbishop opens beatification causes of St John Paul II's parents
Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow announced Wednesday that having obtained the approval of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints,... Read more
Seattle archdiocese suspends all public Masses amid coronavirus pandemic
The Archdiocese of Seattle will indefinitely suspend public Masses in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has left at least... Read more
Pell awaits decision after final Australian appeal
Cardinal George Pell remains in prison while the seven justices of the Australian High Court consider his petition for special... Read more
