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Vatican updates guidelines for Holy Week liturgies during coronavirus
After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Church's pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus... Read more
Hospitals, states consider how to distribute healthcare if coronavirus surges
In Italy, which has the most deaths from coronavirus, some doctors have said they have had to overlook older patients... Read more
Prison chaplains adapt as coronavirus limits their ministry
The worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is beginning to touch one of the populations in the United States most vulnerable... Read more
Former Swiss Guard: the elderly are 'united in prayer' in coronavirus hit-Italy
Mario Enzler’s mother always wanted a big family. Read more
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
Pope Francis prays for people facing economic hardship due to coronavirus
Pope Francis offered Mass on Monday for people facing economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis to give a special Urbi et Orbi blessing amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will give an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing on March 27 with the opportunity... Read more
Pope Francis: As humanity trembles from pandemic, let us unite in prayer
Pope Francis has asked Christians around the world to unite in praying the Our Father prayer at noon on March... 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
Pope Francis offers this spiritual communion prayer during coronavirus pandemic
As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis... Read more
Pontifical science academies urge better responses to coronavirus
The pontifical science academies issued a health statement Friday encouraging world leaders to make adjustments to short- and long-term responses... 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
Cardinal encourages consecrated Catholics to protect their health, and to pray
The prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life on Wednesday encouraged religious to intensify their prayer during the... Read more
At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19
Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Pope Francis encourages small acts of love during coronavirus quarantine
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of... 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
How should healthcare be distributed when hospitals are overwhelmed?
As there are concerns over the ability of the healthcare system to manage the coronavirus pandemic, discussions are being had... 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
