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Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Unite Through Praying the Rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers to implore the help of the Virgin Mary during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Prays that Pastors will have Courage to be Close to Their People
Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass Friday.
You Must Live the Faith to Share it Well, Pope Francis Says
To say you are a Christian while not living like one does not show people the real treasure of the faith – which we have the obligation to share, Pope Francis said at Mass April 25.
Pope Francis Donates Ventilators in Honor of St. George’s Feast Day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron saint of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis Prays for Families Going Hungry amid Pandemic
Pope Francis asked people to pray on Thursday for families who are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican City Prepares to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions in May
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual reopening of Holy See offices as Italy prepares to end its national lockdown.
The Holy Spirit Heals Divisions Caused by Money, Vanity, and Gossip, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Tuesday.
Pope Francis’ Homily on Divine Mercy Sunday: Full Text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome.
Pope Prays for Those Caring for Disabled Patients amid Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday.
Cardinal Tagle Urges Leaders to Ensure Healthcare for All in COVID-19 Crisis
In his Easter message, the president of Caritas Internationalis called on governments to ensure access to healthcare and social protections for all amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This Japanese Painter Found the Faith Through Sacred Art
Osamu Giovanni Micico had never read the Bible, knew nothing of the stories of Christ in the gospels, and had never heard of the apostles, when his experience studying sacred art in Italy brought him to the Catholic faith.
Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing: May Christ "heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity"
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Christians Believe in Resurrection, Not Reincarnation
Every time Christians recite the Apostles’ Creed, they affirm their belief in what will happen to them after death: “'I believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.”
Famed Italian Singer Andrea Bocelli to Livestream Easter Concert from Milan Cathedral
Famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will livestream on Easter Sunday a solo concert from the Santa Maria Nascente cathedral in Milan. The performer says he aims to send a message of hope, love, and healing to the world amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Beauty, Drama and Pinpoint Silence: Easter Triduum Memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days, several Catholics living in Rome have recalled their favorite memories of the Easter Triduum in the Eternal City.
The Cross has Changed the Meaning of Suffering, Says Papal Preacher on Good Friday
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., said at the Vatican on Good Friday.
Full Text: Fr. Cantalamessa's Homily for Good Friday
Here is the full text of the Good Friday homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., delivered April 10 at St. Peter's Basilica.
Coronavirus Victims Have 'inalienable right' to Priests' Help, Says Cardinal Sarah
In the coronavirus pandemic, the sick and dying cannot be denied the sacramental assistance of a priest, Cardinal Robert Sarah said in an interview published Thursday.
Pope Francis Establishes New Commission to Study Women Deacons
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a new commission to study the question of a female diaconate in the Catholic Church, after some members of the 2019 Amazon synod requested the pope re-establish a 2016 commission on the subject.
Retired Scripture Professor is First Priest Known to Die in Rome of COVID-19
Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet is believed to be the first priest to die of the coronavirus in Rome. Two other priests living in the same residence of Opus Dei in Rome remain hospitalized.
