Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant church leaders and faithful from around the world, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, imploring God’s mercy on humanity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Passing the Time in Lockdown: Sisters Sew Face Masks
While most of the work at a religious order’s general headquarters continues in lockdown, a group of Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit found an additional activity where they could use their hands, do something together and be useful.
Pope Calls for Universal Prayer as Virus Death Toll Skyrockets
Following a particularly deadly week for Italians inflicted with the COVID-19 coronavirus, Pope Francis Sunday urged Christians everywhere from different confessions to unite in shared moments of prayer, including several he will be leading at the Vatican.
Pope Joins Nationwide Rosary as Italy Takes Lead for Coronavirus Deaths
On the same day Italy surpassed China in the number of fatalities related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Pope Francis joined the Italian bishops in calling for a nationwide rosary to pray for an end to the outbreak set for 9:00 p.m. Rome time, 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast of the U.S., offering special prayers for families and the elderly.
Only in Print: Saints in The Time of Coronavirus
During hard times, we can ask for the intercession of saints to help us to reach God and receive His grace. In moments of danger, His healing power can help people of faith find relief.
As Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Pope’s ‘Virtual Parish’
As many of the restrictions imposed early on by Italy to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus begin to be adopted elsewhere, the number of Catholics unable to get to Mass, or at least strongly discouraged from leaving the house to do so, is growing.
In John XXIII’s Hometown, Six Priests Have Died From the Coronavirus
At the heart of the European coronavirus crisis in northern Italy’s city of Bergamo, six Catholic priests have died during the past week from the disease and, as of Sunday, over 20 priests were hospitalized.
Vatican Says Public Will Not Be Admitted to Papal Holy Week Liturgies
“The liturgical celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the physical presence of the faithful,” a notice on the Vatican’s website says.
Nigerian Priest Urges Western Leaders to Do More for Country’s Christians
Western nations have an obligation to defend Nigerian Christians being slaughtered by Boko Haram since many are being killed because the militant group views them as being “allies of the West,” says one Catholic priests from the African country.
UN Secretary General Guterres to Receive Path to Peace Award
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres will receive the annual top prize from the Path to Peace Foundation – the major charitable organization established to support the work of the Holy See Mission to the U.N.