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Pope: COVID-19 teaches us we are one human community

In an interview with Italy’s daily newspaper “La Stampa”, Pope Francis describes the sorrow and pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of prayer. 

Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing

At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invited all Christians to join together in praying the Our Father as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Pope Francis’ visit to Malta postponed

The apostolic visit of Pope Francis to Malta has been moved to a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Pope at Angelus: Christ is the light that brightens our darkness

Before reciting the Angelus prayer this Sunday, Pope Francis reflects on the theme of light and the gift of faith. 

Pope Francis prays for families facing financial problems 

During Mass on Monday morning at the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis prays for families facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, and says ... 

Pope at Mass: Jesus passes by, let's not miss Him

Pope Francis reflects on the healing of the blind man at the Casa Santa Marta during the Mass he celebrated on Sunday morning for those who are dying alone. ... 

Pope at Mass: “Prayer must begin with humility”

Pope Francis offers Mass on Saturday morning at the Casa Santa Marta for families, praying “that they might find a way of communicating and building loving ... 

Pope at Mass: “Let’s return to our Father”

Once again the Pope prays for healthcare providers in the hard hit Bergamo region of Italy during his Mass at the Casa Santa Marta on Friday, and urges us to ... 

Cardinal Piacenza: Indulgences, a mantle of mercy in hour of crisis

The editorial director of Vatican News, Andrea Tornielli, interviews the Cardinal Major Penitentiary, Mauro Piacenza, about the new Indulgences granted in ... 

Church grants special indulgence to coronavirus patients and caregivers

The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting special plenary indulgences for those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, if specific conditions are ... 

Second Lenten Sermon: Mary shows us how to participate in Christ's sufferings

In his second Lenten Sermon, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., reflects on the kenosis - or self-emptying - of Mary, the ... 

Coronavirus: Ecumenical Patriarch expresses solidarity to Pope, Italian President

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople expresses his solidarity for the Italian people hit by the pandemic. 

Coronavirus: the women religious on the frontlines 

An army of women religious is responding to the global new coronavirus emergency as they serve the sick, often at the risk of their own lives. 

Coronavirus hits Italy’s St. Anthony's Shrine 

Two members of the shrine’s Conventual Franciscan community are in quarantine and the friars’ interaction with pilgrims has been reduced to a minimum. However, ... 

Coronavirus: Bethlehem’s Holy Family Hospital at risk 

The Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem is a specialized maternity and neonatal critical care center struggling to provide life-saving care to vulnerable families ... 

Bombay Archdiocese urges self-curfew on Sunday against coronavirus 

In a video message on Friday, Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay suspends public Masses until the eve of Palm Sunday, and urges the faithful to respect India’s ... 

Indonesian Church urges faithful to pray for nation as virus spreads

In a video message, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo is urging Catholics to be vigilant and steadfast in prayer as the country is trying to cope with the coronavirus ... 

Mexico's border open for trade

Mexico`s Foreign Minister announces tourists are banned from crossing the shared border with the United States, but there`s an agreement that trade, commerce ... 

World Down Syndrome Day: seeing the person not the condition 

World Down Syndrome Day is an opportunity to change attitudes, champion inclusion, and celebrate the gifts of people with Down’s syndrome.