vatican news CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27 Cindy WoodenMarch 22, 20202 min read In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time March 27. CoronavirusFeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican issues decree for Holy Week liturgies with pandemic restrictions Cindy WoodenMarch 21, 20203 min read “By the mandate of the supreme pontiff for the year 2020 only,” the congregation issued guidelines March 20 for celebrating the Triduum and Easter liturgies without the presence of the faithful. CoronavirusNewsSaintsVaticanVideoWorld News Stay firm in faith, seek St. Joseph’s intercession, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 19, 20203 min read In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the daily lives and routines of millions of people have been turned upside down, Pope Francis said, but they must help each other stay firm in faith. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pandemic can be time to rediscover love, kindness, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 18, 20204 min read People must use this time of the coronavirus pandemic to rediscover the importance of small, concrete gestures of affection and care toward others, Pope Francis said in a new interview. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope prays for coronavirus victims, workers who died serving others Carol GlatzMarch 18, 20203 min read Pope Francis asked people to pray for all victims of COVID-19, including the health care workers who sacrificed their lives caring for others. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic Cindy WoodenMarch 16, 20204 min read With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in a mini-pilgrimage to an icon and to a crucifix associated with miraculous interventions to save the city and its people. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic Carol GlatzMarch 10, 20203 min read 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. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3 Carol GlatzMarch 10, 20204 min read In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3. 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. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod Cindy WoodenMarch 9, 20203 min read 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.” Previous 1 … 188 189 190 … 192 Next