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Read Pope Francis’ ‘Urbi et Orbi’ address

When evening had come” (Mk 4:35). The Gospel passage we have just heard begins like this. For weeks now it has been evening.
What is a plenary indulgence?

Pope Francis said he will grant a plenary indulgence to the faithful who watch or listen to his extraordinary blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time March 27.
COVID-19 is not God's judgment, but a call to live differently, Pope says

The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is not God's judgment on humanity, but God's call on people to judge what is most important to them ...
USCCB website now offering resources for Catholics amid COVID-19 pandemic

The website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offers various resources for the nation's Catholics as they weather the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Reports: Official living in same residence as Pope is positive for COVID-19

A 58-year-old Italian monsignor, who works in the Vatican Secretariat of State and lives in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where Pope Francis lives, has tested positive for COVID-19 ...
Pandemic casts spotlight on a nearly forgotten martyr: St. Corona

Little is known about the young woman who was killed for her Christian faith, presumably in the second century A.D. But now, a pandemic is shedding light on her: St. Corona.
Extraordinary papal blessing to be broadcast Friday throughout Diocese

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis will give an extraordinary blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (To the City and The World) at 1 p.m. EST Friday, March 27.
Pope pays tribute to women religious caring for the sick

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the feast of the Annunciation and paid tribute to women religious, especially those caring for the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctrinal congregation adds saints, new prefaces to 1962 Roman Missal

The Vatican doctrinal office announced the optional use of seven eucharistic prefaces as well as the celebration of the feast days of recently canonized saints ...
Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic's end

Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant Church leaders and faithful from around the world, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, imploring God's mercy on humanity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic leaders praise Colorado's repeal of death penalty

Catholic leaders praised Colorado Gov. Jared Polis for signing a death penalty repeal bill into law March 23, ...
Archbishop Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, former USCCB president, dies at 85

Retired Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, an educator and author whose work focused on explaining the Catholic faith to wider audiences, died March 22 ...
Forty years after St. Romero's martyrdom, El Salvador sees a harvest of martyrs

As the Catholic Church in El Salvador declared a jubilee year for its martyrs, ...
Chinese diocese donates masks to Vatican, Italy, to help fight COVID-19

A Catholic diocese in China's Shaanxi province has donated thousands of face masks to communities in the Vatican and Italy to help them fight the coronavirus.
In choosing the poor, St. Romero followed Church teaching, not ideology

In choosing the poor, St. Romero followed Church teaching, not ideology
Following recommended virus precautions, national shrine closes

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington announced March 17 it has closed its doors to the public ...
Pope calls for worldwide Rosary prayer for protection of families

Pope Francis is inviting faithful across the world to join in praying the Rosary Thursday, March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph.
Pope prays for coronavirus victims, workers who died serving others

Pope Francis asked people to pray for all victims of COVID-19, including the health care workers who sacrificed their lives caring for others.
Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic

With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in a mini-pilgrimage to an icon and to a crucifix associated with miraculous interventions to save the city and its people.
New USCCB third-party sexual abuse reporting system

In the wake of revelations of sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable persons by living bishops (active or retired) or eparchs in the past two years, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has established a reporting system for allegations of sexual misconduct against minors or vulnerable persons by such bishops.
New third-party reporting system for allegations of sexual abuse of minors, vulnerable by a bishop, eparch

This nationwide system is being implemented by individual dioceses under the direction of the local bishop. The information gathered will be protected through enhanced encryption.
Vatican says public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies

The Vatican office that distributes free tickets to papal events has posted a notice on its website ...
Colorado lawmakers vote to create day honoring St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

The Colorado Senate has approved a measure to do away with the observance of Columbus Day and honor St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.
El Salvador marks 43rd anniversary of Jesuit's martyrdom as beatification looms

Even as the government of El Salvador announced a nationwide quarantine, hundreds flocked to a pilgrimage site March 12 to remember a Jesuit priest and his companions ...
Deacon-physician says everyone can help limit spread of virus

There are ways to minimize the spread of COVID-19, said a physician who serves as a deacon.

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The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.

If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Abuse Hotline.

To report the sexual abuse of minors call our hotline 1-888-296-2965 or email us at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org

Please note: The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.