The prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life has encouraged religious to intensify their prayer during the coronavirus outbreak, and to obey requests …
“We’ll remember this Lent for many years,” Bishop Philip Egan
The bishop of Portsmouth, has encouraged his flock to remain steadfast in prayer during the COVID-19 outbreak, telling Catholics they will remember how they lived …
Confession by phone, Skype? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
As much of the world faces quarantines, social distancing, and “shelter in place” orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics have faced unexpected challenges in accessing …
UPDATE: Coronavirus update from Cardinal Nichols
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in …
French Catholics begin novena as Lourdes closes for the first time in history
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in over a century following new restrictions in France to slow the …
Ireland’s Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty, a Vatican ‘defender of the weak’
Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty, an Irish priest who hid Italian Jews from the Nazis and went on to baptise the former head of the Gestapo in …
Primate of All Ireland calls for ‘outpouring of works of mercy’ on St. Patrick’s Day
You are never alone, even in the isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Primate of All Ireland told the country’s Catholics on St. Patrick’s Day. …
How to watch Mass online during coronavirus pandemic
The day may come when public Masses will be suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19, or you need to stay at home during the …
In Italy, at least 10 priests are dead of coronavirus, and 1 bishop is recovering
At least ten priests have died in Italy after contracting COVID-19. More than half of them were from the Diocese of Bergamo, a town outside …
French bishop tests positive for coronavirus after Vatican visit
A French bishop who visited the Vatican last week has tested positive for coronavirus, his diocese announced Monday. Bishop Emmanuel Delmas of Angers tested positive …
Pope Francis makes walking prayer pilgrimage for coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis prays before the crucifix of the Church of San Marcello al Corso March 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis on Sunday took …
Museum of the Bible’s Dead Sea Scroll collection fake, scientists say
The Museum of the Bible announced Friday that its entire collection of “Dead Sea Scroll” fragments have been proven to be forgeries, according to tests …
Catholics are united in Christ, during coronavirus isolation, Pope Francis says.
Pope Francis offers a private Mass in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta March 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. As many Catholics are unable to …
Pope Francis prays for families stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak
Pope Francis offered his daily Mass on yesterday for families who must adjust to life with everyone at home, that they may stay peaceful and …
Weekly Newsletter 14th March 2020 (10)
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UPDATE: Bishops in England and Wales update coronavirus guidelines
Please see updated guidelines issued 18 March 2020 by clicking here. Guidance – Update 12 March 2020 The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales …
Churches in Rome can reopen for private prayer
Less than one day after the Diocese of Rome issued a decree to close all churches to the public, the vicar general revised the decree …
‘Somebody is killed every day’: Bishop pleads for Christians to remember Ukraine
A Ukrainian Catholic bishop has urged Christians not to forget their suffering brethren in that country. With global attention focused on the coronavirus outbreak, Bishop …
Rome’s church buildings closed through April 3
The vicar general of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, announced Thursday the closure of all churches in the diocese through April 3. Since March 9 …
Pope Francis: Do not forget the poor during the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. The suffering of the poor cannot be ignored during the …