In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
Coronavirus
Vatican closes museums, beefs up measures to stop virus spread
The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City
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
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.
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions
Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Archdiocese to suspend sign of peace, consecrated wine at Masses as coronavirus precautions
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking several steps this week to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus as more cases are reported in the United States.
Northern Italian dioceses take drastic measures against coronavirus
With the biggest two days of celebration and costume parades left, the famous pre-Lenten “Carnevale” of Venice was canceled as were Ash Wednesday services and even funeral Masses throughout the diocese.
CRS health official keeps close eye on coronavirus
Suzanne Van Hulle, the global public health expert for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, is paying particularly close attention to the spread of the virus, also called COVID-19, to ensure CRS staff members in Asia are safe.