At the forefront of the U.S. response to coronavirus is a devout Baltimore Catholic March 13, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News As Redfield helps lead the federal response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, his pastor and friends say his years of work studying viruses along with his deep Catholic faith will help guide the country through the crisis.
Archbishop Lori issues dispensation for Mass attendance March 13, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announced March 13 that he has dispensed all members of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, including those parishioners who are ill, or suspect they are ill with a contagious illness, or who are concerned they may become ill by attending Mass.
Baltimore Archdiocese schools closed March 16-27 due to coronavirus March 12, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori issues a statement following the March 12 press conference of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, during which the governor addressed major steps being taken after the state confirmed its first case of community transmitted coronavirus.
Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky March 12, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News The Archdiocese of Seattle became the first in the country to announce March 11 the temporary suspension of all public Masses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Pope composes prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic March 11, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic.
Outside Italy, European churches begin guidance to halt COVID-19 spread March 11, 2020By Simon Caldwell Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic churches across Europe are suspending the sign of peace during Mass in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Baltimore seminarian returns from Rome as Marylanders prepare for coronavirus threat March 11, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Deacon Justin Gough, a Baltimore seminarian studying in Rome, has just returned home after spending the last few weeks amid the serious outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Italy — an experience that has taught him not to panic but also not to underestimate the threat of Covid-19.
Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic March 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3 March 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
Vatican closes museums, beefs up measures to stop virus spread March 9, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, Video, World News The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City March 6, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily after a person tested positive for the coronavirus, the Vatican announced.
Bethlehem holy sites to be closed after COVID-19 reported at hotel March 5, 2020By Judith Sudilovksy Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem urged its faithful to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health, following its order March 5 to close all schools, universities, mosques and churches, including the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s field.