world news 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. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Science-solidarity combo needed to stop pandemic, says Vatican official Cindy WoodenMarch 17, 20203 min read The effects of the coronavirus can be defeated only with a combination of science and solidarity, said the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Pope prays family relationships thrive while stuck at home Carol GlatzMarch 16, 20203 min read Pope Francis prayed for families who are cooped up in their homes and for all those who are ill with COVID-19. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Italian priests, religious women are among victims of COVID-19 Carol GlatzMarch 16, 20203 min read A number of priests and religious women have been among the nearly 2,000 people who have died in Italy because of illness connected with COVID-19. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News Reporting system to record abuse complaints against bishops begins Dennis SadowskiMarch 16, 20206 min read A reporting system accepting sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. bishops and eparchs is in place. 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. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky Rhina GuidosMarch 12, 20203 min read 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. NewsWorld News Priest cites religious freedom violations in northern Nigeria Mark PattisonMarch 11, 20204 min read A priest who serves as director of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission in his diocese in northern Nigeria cited an ongoing series of religious freedom violations in his region of the country, which is majority Muslim. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Pope composes prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic Catholic News ServiceMarch 11, 20201 min read 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. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Outside Italy, European churches begin guidance to halt COVID-19 spread Simon CaldwellMarch 11, 20204 min read Catholic churches across Europe are suspending the sign of peace during Mass in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus. Previous 1 … 430 431 432 … 447 Next