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.
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 …
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 …
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 …