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Covid-19: Pope offers prayer to Virgin Mary for protection

Pope Francis composes a prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick, to implore her protection during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. 

Pope offers heartfelt thanks for efforts to combat coronavirus

Pope Francis says all those battling Covid 19 – those who are afflicted, but also doctors, nurses, caregivers and others – are close to his heart. He also urges ... 

Covid-19: Pope donates 100 thousand Euros to Italian Caritas 

Pope Francis contributes 100,000 Euros to Italian Caritas in a gesture of encouragement to those suffering from the Covid-19 Coronavirus in Italy. 

Pope at Audience: Every human person has a thirst for God

At his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis thanks all those working to respond to the coronavirus emergency . In his catechesis, the Pope explains the ... 

Covid-19: Pope writes letter to people in Northern Italy

Pope Francis has written an open letter, published in Padua’s daily newspaper, expressing his prayer and closeness to all those suffering as result of the ... 

Pope offers Mass for civil authorities

Civil authorities were the subject of Pope Francis’ prayer on Thursday morning during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. 

Pope offers Mass for the imprisoned

On Wednesday morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass especially for the imprisoned, praying that the Lord “might console them in their difficult moment”. 

Coronavirus: Vatican Dicasteries to remain open 

The Holy See Press Office has announced that Vatican offices will remain open in order “to ensure the essential services to the Universal Church”, while at the ... 

Covid-19: Churches remain open despite ban on large gatherings

Churches in and around Rome, including St Peter’s Basiclica are avoiding large gatherings in an attempt to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus, but ... 

Coronavirus, Vatican: time to reinforce fraternity, solidarity 

In a message, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is urging for solidarity and fraternity in the current coronavirus crisis. 

Cardinal Tagle: Seven years with Pope Francis, a parable of God's closeness

On the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the Petrine ministry, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Prefect of the Congregation for the ... 

Covid-19: Vatican closes St. Peter’s Basilica to tourists

The Vatican announces stricter measures to control the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus, including closing St. Peter’s Basilica and other public services. 

Coronavirus: Manila Archdiocese braces for ‘worst case’ scenario

Bishop Broderick Pabillo, the Apostolic Administrator of Manila, issued a pastoral letter instructing parishes, institutions and the faithful to take measures ... 

Covid-19: Cardinal Dew, a time of solidarity and reflection

The Archbishop of Wellington in Zealand, Cardinal John Dew speaks about what advice and help his Archdiocese is giving in light of the Covid-19 Coronavirus ... 

The human cost of the Syrian conflict

With an end to hostilities nowhere in sight in Syria, the World Food Programme says the situation, especially in the northwest, is desperate. 

Cardinal Pell’s final appeal comes before Australia’s High Court

All seven members of Australia’s High Court hear arguments presented by Cardinal Pell’s legal team regarding historical sexual assault offenses involving ... 

Metro collision in Mexico kills one, injures dozens

One person has died and 41 have been injured in a collision between trains on Mexico City`s metro system.