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At least 60 Italian priests have died after contracting coronavirus
In the past week alone, more than 3,000 people have died in Italy after contracting the coronavirus. Among the dead,... Read more
Battling virus and the 'invisible malice of malady', FSSP seminary trusts providence
Most of the community at the European seminary of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter are sick from coronavirus, and... Read more
Two Roman convents isolated as 59 religious sisters test positive for coronavirus
Two convents, one in Rome and one in a town nearby the capital city, have been isolated as the majority... Read more
Chaplains stay the course at Madrid hospital, amid coronavirus outbreak
Spain is among the countries hardest hit by the global coronavirus pandemic; as of Thursday afternoon, more than 18,000 Spaniards... Read more
Polish priest prays against coronavirus amid quarantine
A Polish priest processed throughout the neighborhood of his parish encouraging quarantined parishioners to join him in prayer from their... Read more
“We'll remember this Lent for many years," English bishop says
The bishop of Portsmouth, England, has encouraged his flock to remain steadfast in prayer during the COVID-19 outbreak, telling Catholics... Read more
Calls increase for UK to allow Northern Ireland Assembly to legislate on abortion
An English Member of Parliament and a US Congressman have joined calls for the British government to repeal the law... Read more
Medjugorje 'visionary' says monthly apparitions have come to an end
A woman who claims to be a visionary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje has... Read more
Primate of All Ireland calls for ‘outpouring of works of mercy’ on St. Patrick’s Day
“In Ireland we have a strong tradition that God is at our side in time of trouble,” Archbishop Eamon Martin,... Read more
French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions... Read more
In Italy, at least 10 priests are dead of coronavirus, and 1 bishop is recovering
At least ten priests have died in Italy after contracting COVID-19. More than half of them were from the Diocese... Read more
Police disperse Catholics at Sunday Mass in Italy
Italian police on Sunday dispersed Catholics attending a Mass being celebrated in a parish outside of Rome. The Italian government... Read more
Seven Italian priests have reportedly died of coronavirus
A Catholic priest has died in Italy from coronavirus, and local Italian media reported Sunday the death of several others.... Read more
Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine consider how to distribute Communion
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted discussions in Ukraine over whether precautions should be taken related to the reception of Holy... Read more
Coronavirus quarantine: How Catholics in Italy are helping the poor
While Italy is under nationwide quarantine to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Catholic charities throughout the country are doing what they... Read more
Churches in Rome can reopen for private prayer
Less than one day after the Diocese of Rome issued a decree to close all churches to the public, the... Read more
Rome's church buildings closed through April 3
The vicar general of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, announced Thursday the closure of all churches in the diocese through... Read more
'Somebody is killed every day': Bishop pleads for Christians to remember Ukraine
With global attention focused on the coronavirus outbreak, Ukrainian Catholic bishop has urged Christians not to forget their suffering brethren in... 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
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
