world news 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. Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘I Am Patrick’ Sister Hosea RupprechtMarch 11, 20205 min read 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. 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. Previous 1 … 500 501 502 … 517 Next