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Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown.

Pope at Mass: that governments, scientists, politicians may find just solutions to Covid-19

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, at Mass on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta, urges prayers that governments, scientists and politicians may find just solutions to the Covid-19 crisis, in favour of the people.

Streaming in sign language for the Easter Triduum

For the Easter Triduum, Vatican News creates an ad hoc YouTube channel with translations of the liturgical celebrations into Sign Language for people with hearing and communication disabilities.

‘I desire to eat the Passover in your home’ #EasterAtHome

As Pope Francis pointed out in his video message for Holy Week, Christians are celebrating Easter this year in “a truly unusual way”. How can we respond to Jesus’ statement: “I desire to eat the Passover in your house”?

Covid-19: Pope establishes emergency fund

Pope Francis establishes an emergency fund to aid those being “tragically impacted” by the Covid-19 virus.

Shroud of Turin to go on rare display for Easter

Responding to thousands of requests, the Archbishop of Turin has decided to allow the Shroud of Turin to be displayed for Easter.
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