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.
Movie Review: ‘I Am Patrick’ March 11, 2020By Sister Hosea Rupprecht Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News The reasons the church continues to honor the Apostle of Ireland more than 1,500 years after his death shine forth in the film “I Am Patrick” (CBN), a docudrama screening in theaters for two nights only, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — and March 18.
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.
Courage ministry offers support for those with same-sex attraction March 10, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Courage, an international apostolate of the Catholic Church endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family, emphasizes both the clarity of church teaching on human sexuality and charity to the person coming for help, Monsignor Farmer said.
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.
Multiple efforts needed to get people off the street and under cover March 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy Catholic agencies and parishes are working to get people off the streets and into homes.
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.
Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod March 9, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: “For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission.”
Maryland bishops: End criminal statute of limitations for interfering with abuse reporting March 6, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland bishops are supporting a bill that would eliminate the criminal statute of limitations for those that prevent or interfere with the reporting of child sexual abuse.
Catholic students, others advocate for programs benefiting nonpublic schools in Annapolis March 6, 2020By Josephine von Dohlen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Nearly 1,000 Maryland students and teachers, including many Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, gathered in Annapolis to advocate for state programs benefiting nonpublic schools.
