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Vatican official, panelists urge looking beyond U.S. during pandemic
The pandemic invites Catholics to listen with courage to the cry of the poor and to act in solidarity.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic
At a time of global "tragedy and suffering" because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
All faiths asked to take part in World Day of Prayer for Humanity May 14
Religious leaders and faithful around the world are asked to join May 14 in an interfaith day of fasting, charity and prayer for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety a priority as Vatican Museums eyes reopening, official says
New protocols will be put in place to ensure safety for visitors to the Vatican Museums.
On International Nurses Day: 'Thank you for your service to humanity'
The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among "the saints next door," dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
German church leaders recall end of WWII, urge commitment to peace
In a joint service marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Christian churches in Germany ...
Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian millennial
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and four men, including an Italian millennial who dedicated his brief life to spreading faith and happiness to his peers.
Rural life novena honors Feast of St. Isidore, farmers' patron
A rural life novena to St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers, begins May 7 and ends May 15, the saint's feast day.
Polish historian questions German researcher's claims about wartime Pope
A top Polish historian has questioned claims by German researchers that newly opened Vatican archives contain information damning the role played by Pope Pius XII during World War II.
In new biography, Pope Benedict says world threatened by humanism
In a newly published biography, Retired Pope Benedict XVI said the Catholic Church is threatened by a "worldwide dictatorship of seemingly humanist ideologies."
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
Bishops throughout the United States reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishop’s reflection for the reconsecration of the U.S. to Mary, Mother of the Church
As the Lord Jesus was dying on the Cross, he looked down and saw his Beloved Mother standing next to John, his Beloved Disciple. In his final moments, their eyes met, and Jesus spoke ...
Bishop to join brother bishops in reconsecrating U.S., Canada to Mary
May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, will be a special day of prayer in the Diocese of Trenton, as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate a Mass for all workers, followed by a prayer service to reconsecrate the United States to the Blessed Mother.
Vatican releases book of Pope's homilies, prayers for 'difficult times'
The Vatican has published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis' prayers and homilies responding to the suffering of the pandemic.
Addressing 'street papers,' Pope points to pandemic's impact on the poor
The serious economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic is seen most clearly in the lives of the poor, the Pope said in a message to people who write and distribute "street papers."
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