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Pandemic rouses world from 'delusion of omnipotence,' preaches member of papal household
The coronavirus is not some form of divine punishment but a tragic event that, like all suffering in one's life, is used by God to awaken humanity, said the preacher of the papal household.
Andrea Bocelli to give online concert Easter Sunday from Italian Cathedral
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will perform religious songs live on Easter Sunday from Milan’s famous Duomo Cathedral.
On Holy Thursday, Pope thanks God for world's priests
Unable to invite Rome's priests to mark Holy Thursday in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis thanked all priests for their service and called those who died ministering to the sick and health care workers part of the community of "saints next door."
Shroud of Turin display to be livestreamed on Holy Saturday
With people forced to stay home, even during Holy Week, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the archbishop of Turin has announced a special online exposition of the Shroud of Turin, ...
USCCB president calls for national moment of prayer on Good Friday
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has invited U.S. Catholics to join him on Good Friday, April 10, to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart at noon (EDT).
COVID-19 does what war couldn't: Churches closed in Syria
In Syria, COVID-19 has done what the war could not – all the churches are closed.
Pope on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others
With a small procession down the vast and empty central nave of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis began the first of a series of Holy Week liturgies ...
St. John Paul showed how to face suffering by embracing God, Mary
Remembering St. John Paul II and the 15th anniversary of his death, Pope Francis encouraged people to pray for his intercession and trust in Divine Mercy, ...
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Pope prays for homeless, cites newspaper photo
During his livestreamed daily morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed that the coronavirus pandemic may awaken people's consciences ...
Pope moves Good Friday collection for Holy Land to September
With Holy Week celebrations closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis postponed the traditional Good Friday collection for the Holy Land to September.
Gospel of life’ needed now more than ever, Pope says
Defending life is not an abstract concept but a duty for all Christians, Pope Francis said.
Vatican publishes document on right to water access
Access to clean water is an essential human right that must be defended and protected, ...
Update: Vatican confirms Pope does not have COVID-19
Neither Pope Francis nor any of his closest collaborators have the COVID-19 virus, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office.
Priority on economy over people may lead to 'viral genocide,' Pope warns
Countries fighting the coronavirus pandemic could face deadly consequences if they focus on protecting their economies more than their own people, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for heartfelt compassion for those impacted by COVID-19
With so much suffering associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis asked people to reflect on whether they were feeling real compassion and sorrow for what was happening.
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