Living under coronavirus-caused quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many Catholics may find themselves unable to practice the faith in the ways to which they are accustomed. …
Elderly and disabled have same right to treatment as others amid pandemic, say bishops
Bishop Paul Mason, one of the three signatories of the bishops’ statement Elderly and disabled coronavirus patients have the same right to life-prolonging treatment as …
Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community life, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass today. The pope noted …
Pope Francis: Prayer opens the door to freedom through the Holy Spirit
Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfil God’s will, Pope Francis said in his Monday morning Mass homily. “Prayer …
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Divine Mercy Sunday
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on …
Beware of the virus of ‘selfish indifference’, says pope on Divine Mercy Sunday
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after …
Vatican congregation to send ventilators to Syria and Holy Land
A Vatican Congregation has announced that it is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East. …
Pope to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics
A side chapel dedicated to Divine Mercy in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia. Credit: ACI Stampa. On Divine Mercy, Sunday Pope Francis will …
Pope prays for those caring for disabled patients amid
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 18, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis prayed for those caring for …
Pope Francis sets out vision for world after coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis looked ahead to life after the coronavirus pandemic in a Spanish article published Friday that examines the current crisis in light of Christ’s …
Coronavirus could have a ‘catastrophic effect’ on finances of Westminster cathedral
The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said. An appeal for donations on …
The Church’s ideal is to be with the people, pope says
With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal dimension of Christian life, Pope …
Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday yesterday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. The retired pope, who lives in the Mater …
Vatican creates commission to address coronavirus aftermath
Cardinal Turkson at the Vatican Press Office. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA. The Vatican is creating a commission to provide local aid and tackle issues related to …
Joy is more than emotion, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis offers Mass on Easter Thursday, April 16, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not …
Pope Francis prays for the elderly afraid of dying alone amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday. “Let us pray today for the elderly, …
Peace is much more than ‘inner tranquility,’ says Pope Francis
Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the apostolic palace April 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Peace is often misunderstood today as a subjective …
One year after the fire, a French priest’s tribute to Notre-Dame
For Fr. Pierre Amar, Notre-Dame de Paris has always been a masterpiece, “the very example of supreme beauty,” but now the Marian cathedral is also …
Remain faithful in uncertain times, urges Pope Francis
Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta April 14, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to …
Pope Francis commends women caring for others under coronavirus lockdown
Pope Francis blesses an almost empty St. Peter’s Square April 13, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who …