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 …
‘COVID-19 knows no borders’: Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus broadcast from the Apostolic Palace 29th March 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis appealed for a global ceasefire on Sunday …
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter’s Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis offers Mass on Easter Sunday April 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the …
During coronavirus, Rome’s homeless find refuge near the Vatican
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.