world news CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Across Europe, shrines close, following directives for fighting COVID-19 Jonathan LuxmooreMarch 19, 20204 min read Europe’s Catholic shrines have followed directives for combating the coronavirus by tightly restricting organized events, although some pledged to stay open for Masses and pastoral care. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Pope encourages faithful to pray rosary on Feast of St. Joseph, March 19 Catholic News ServiceMarch 19, 20204 min read Pope Francis urged people to join the Italian bishops’ request that Catholics pray the luminous mysteries of the rosary together March 19, the feast of St. Joseph. 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. 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. Previous 1 … 521 522 523 … 538 Next