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.
Pope at Angelus encourages young people to be witnesses of hope
Pope Francis greets the faithful following his Palm Sunday Mass and Angelus and prays for the sick and their families, and all those who self-sacrificingly care for them.
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s...
VATICAN CITY — Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica said on the 15th anniversary of the saint’s death.
Pope Francis prays for those working in the media
At the daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis prayed for all those who work in the media. He reflected on the importance of Christian discipleship, which means remaining in the Lord.
Can't go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an 'act of perfect contrition'
Despite some creative efforts by priests to continue to offer the confessions during the pandemic, country-wide lockdowns and stay-at-home orders mean that Catholics around the world are finding it difficult to seek God’s forgiveness in the confessional.