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 …
UK groups push for ’emergency contraception’ expansion amid coronavirus outbreak
While the U.K. government has quickly backed away from rules allowing women to complete a medical abortion at home during the coronavirus pandemic, some groups …
Vatican updates guidelines for Holy Week liturgies during coronavirus
After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its decree on Holy Week liturgies. …
Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
The miraculous crucifix is removed from the Church of San Marcello al Corso March 25. Courtesy photo. The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday …
UK government retracts rule change on chemical abortions
British members of parliament questioned Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the House of Commons on Wednesday over a withdrawn change to the UK’s abortion laws. …
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said today that the Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus pandemic. “The attacks on the …
Memento mori in a time of pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many people find themselves confronted with their mortality for the first time. One religious sister, who has created a …
Pope Francis during coronavirus: Beware the ‘poison’ of laziness, complaining
Pope Francis warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth and complaining, instead of rejoicing in the spiritual healing they have received …
Fr. Berardelli was a man of self-sacrifice, but reports of a donated respirator are not true
Fr. Giuseppe Berardelli. Credit: Casigno Oratory While Fr. Giuseppe Berardelli is remembered fondly by those who knew him as a man of kindness and self-sacrifice, …
Full Closure of Catholic Churches
Following the Prime Minister’s historic announcement last night (23 March) strengthening restrictions in an attempt to combat the spread of COVID-19, Catholic Churches are closed to …
Coronavirus Update 23/03/2020
13:45 – Tuesday 24 March 2020 You can view the latest update from Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales here. 20:45 – Monday 23 …
Pope Francis prays for people facing economic hardship due to coronavirus
Pope Francis prays following Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 23, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media Pope Francis offered Mass on Monday for people facing …
Pope Francis to give a special Urbi et Orbi blessing amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will give an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing this week with the opportunity for Catholics to receive a plenary …
Pope Francis: As humanity trembles from pandemic, let us unite in prayer
Pope Francis looks out at an empty St. Peter’s Square. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis has asked Christians around the world to unite in praying …
Syria’s Hidden Victims – Seta Kale
Seta Kale. Courtesy photo. The Syrian civil war has led to one of the largest refugee crises of modern times and presented unique problems for …
Pope Francis offers this spiritual communion prayer during coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis’ televised Mass and Eucharistic Adoration on March 21, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive …
How to stay isolated, stay married, and keep your friends
The policy of social distancing means that the newly-homebound are seeing less of coworkers than they did just weeks ago. They’re seeing fewer friends too. …
Vatican: Easter date can not be changed, despite coronavirus
The Vatican department for liturgy published guidelines yesterday for bishops and priests on the celebration of Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter liturgies during the …
Coronavirus may cause ‘grave necessity’ for general absolution, Vatican says
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, has said that the coronavirus pandemic may justify the use of general absolution, in extraordinary circumstances, for …
Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients and Catholics who pray for them
The Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for people with COVID-19 and for those who care for them, including medical staff and family …