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 …
Weekly Newsletter 4th April 2020 (13)
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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, …
Vatican authorises special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis speaks in an empty St. Peter’s Square during a holy hour and extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing, March 27, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA …
Don’t be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
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 …