Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa blesses the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Credit: Christian Media Center/YouTube Unable to lead the traditional Palm Sunday procession through Jerusalem, …
Vatican Major Penitentiary: Mercy does not cease amid coronavirus
In an Easter letter to confessors on Saturday, the head of the Apostolic Penitentiary wrote that while ‘social distancing’ is necessary amid the coronavirus, ‘mercy …
Pope creates emergency fund to tackle coronavirus in mission territories
Pope Francis has created an emergency fund for those affected by coronavirus in mission countries. The pope has earmarked $750,000 for the fund, Agenzia Fides …
Raphael revisited: Vatican offers virtual tour 500 years after artist’s death
The Transfiguration by Raphael. Today, April 6 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael, the Renaissance painter responsible for “The School of Athens” …
Moving ‘Vicar of Christ’ title in Vatican yearbook is ‘theological barbarism’, says cardinal
A cardinal has criticised the Vatican’s official yearbook after it listed the term Vicar of Christ to a section headed “historical titles” in its latest …
Live-streaming of Mass in the Extraordinary Form during Holy Week
Maundy Thursday 2018, Warrington. Credit: FSSP England The Priestly Fraternity of St Peter (FSSP) in Warrington will provide a live-streamed sung liturgy in the Extraordinary …
God will judge us by how we treated the poor, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on April 2, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media Many people suffering from poverty are victims of the “structural …
Turin Shroud to be displayed via livestream on Holy Saturday amid pandemic
Catholics around the world will be invited to pray virtually before the Turin Shroud on Holy Saturday as the world struggles to contain the coronavirus …
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Let us stand before the crucifix in our homes
Pope Francis prays during Palm Sunday Mass April 5, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis offered Mass in a nearly empty St. …
Sin starts with giving in to small temptations, Pope Francis warns
Pope Francis stands in front of the crucifix in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 4, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Before we commit …
Vatican extends lockdown measures through Easter Monday
The Holy See has extended its lockdown measures through 13th April, the Monday of the Octave of Easter, in accordance with Italy’s recently extended national …
‘In the risen Jesus, life conquered death,’ Pope Francis says in Holy Week video
Pope Francis on today sent a video message to Catholics around the world, urging them amid the global coronavirus pandemic to hope, solidarity with those …
Jesus, livestreamed: Priests, bishops to offer 40 Hours Devotion via Facebook Live
Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist. Credit: Thoom/Shutterstock When the plague struck the Italian city of Milan and the surrounding area in the 1570s, St. …
Pope Francis: Reflect on the seven sorrows of Mary, our Mother
Pope Francis prays during Mass in Casa Santa Marta April 2, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. It is good to think about the seven sorrows of …
Damage to miraculous crucifix during pope’s blessing ‘not serious’
Pope Francis venerates the miraculous crucifix of San Marcello al Corso in St. Peter’s Square during his Urbi et Orbi blessing, March 27, 2020. Credit: …
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
Crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Lauren Cater/CNA. The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year …
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death
Pope John Paul II attends the Stations Of The Cross ceremony from his private chapel on March 25, 2005 in Vatican City. Credit: Arturo Mari …
“We are living in worrying times – we need to be a Church in a different way ” says Bishop Arnold
Bishop John Arnold the Bishop of Salford, has posted a video on his Dioceses website. “We are living in worrying times. This means that we …
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa’s example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said at his daily Mass …
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
A pro-life ‘Save the 8th’ rally in Dublin, March 10, 2018. Courtesy photo. As the British Parliament’s permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, …