Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the apostolic palace April 1, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. It is the Holy Spirit who leads us …
Britons rededicate England to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady of Walsingham. Credit: Behold2020. More than half a million people took part Sunday in the rededication of England to Our Lady Sunday, organisers …
Bishop John Sherrington ‘shocked’ by permission for at-home medical abortions
The British government’s plans to allow women to have early abortions at home without medical supervision during the coronavirus crisis will “further endanger women”, a …
UK government reverses policy yet again, will allow at-home medical abortions
Amid the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and strict social distancing orders in the United Kingdom, the UK government has announced that women will be …
Pope Francis warns of a coronavirus ‘genocide’ if economy prioritised over people
Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. In a private letter to an Argentine judge, Pope Francis is reported to have warned that government decisions to prioritise …
Pope Francis: Trust in the mercy and justice of God
Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 30, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. Pope Francis said today that the Church can trust in …
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
In his Sunday homily, Pope Francis said it is a grace to weep with those who weep as many people suffer from the consequences of …
‘COVID-19 knows no borders’: Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus broadcast from the Apostolic Palace 29th March 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis appealed for a global ceasefire on Sunday …
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter’s Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis offers Mass on Easter Sunday April 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the …
During coronavirus, Rome’s homeless find refuge near the Vatican
Along the edge of Bernini’s colonnade, the semi-circular rows of columns which wrap St. Peter’s Square in Rome, many homeless spend time during the day …
Pope Francis does not have a virus, Vatican does coronavirus testing
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees for COVID-19 resulted in only …
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Pope Francis during Mass in the Casa Santa Marta March 28, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.
Weekly Newsletter 28th March 2020 (12)
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Can’t go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an ‘act of perfect contrition’
Imagine that Michael, a practicing Catholic, committed a mortal sin yesterday. Normally, Michael would go to confession. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, he can’t. …
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
Pope Francis gives an extraordianry Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter’s Square, March 27, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. This evening, before an empty and …
Pray with Pope Francis on Friday 27th March at 5.00pm UK time
Pope Francis has announced that he will be holding a period of Adoration and Prayer on Friday 27th March at 5.00pm UK time (6.00pm Rome …
‘Have no fear’: Pope Francis calls Catholics to say ‘yes’ to vocations
Pope Francis urged Catholics to cling to Christ and pray for the courage to say “yes” to God in his call for vocations. Acknowledging that …
Analysis: The sacramental shutdown, coronavirus, and canon law
The coronavirus pandemic has caused disruption around the world. To politics, economics, and to the life of the Church: most especially to the steady regularity …
Vatican official living in guesthouse where Pope Francis lives tests positive for coronavirus
A Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports. The Catholic Herald …
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus fears
Pope Francis gives a homily at Mass March 26, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis today prayed for everyone who is fearful of the future …