FEATURED VIDEO Archbishop’s MinistryCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo Archbishop Lori leads Mass in ‘extraordinary times’ for coronavirus Christopher GuntyMarch 15, 20207 min read If all the people watching the livestream of the 11 a.m. Mass March 15 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland had been in the cathedral itself, it would have been filled to capacity. CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Vatican closes museums, beefs up measures to stop virus spread Carol GlatzMarch 9, 20204 min read The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News Citing cold, pope skips Lenten retreat with Curia Junno Arocho EstevesMarch 2, 20203 min read Continuing his recovery from a mild cold, Pope Francis said that he would be unable to attend his annual Lenten retreat with Roman Curia officials. BibleFeatureLentNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Shut off cellphone, open Bible for Lent, pope tells faithful Carol GlatzFebruary 26, 20204 min read Lent is a time to remove all distractions and bitterness from one’s life in order to better hear God and those who suffer silently and need help, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience Carol GlatzFebruary 19, 20203 min read Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel Carol GlatzFebruary 18, 20204 min read An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 12, 20204 min read Pope Francis acknowledged the serious shortage of priests in remote areas of the Amazon, but he insisted not all avenues have been exhausted to address the issue. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues Catholic News ServiceFebruary 11, 20206 min read Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation. Child & Youth ProtectionMcCarrick ReportNewsVideoWorld News Bishop Strickland says he asked pope about McCarrick report Cindy WoodenJanuary 21, 20204 min read Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, said he asked Pope Francis about the Vatican investigation into Theodore E. McCarrick and the release of a promised report on how the former cardinal managed to rise through the church ranks. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Pope urges bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues Catholic News ServiceJanuary 21, 20206 min read Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston. Previous 1 … 7 8 9 … 15 Next