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Sister Stan Mumuni, founder of the Marian Sisters of Eucharistic Love. / Courtesy of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.

Religious Sisters Risk Lives to Rescue the Vulnerable Amid Pandemic

Jun 23, 2020

Sister Stan Mumuni dedicates her life to caring for abandoned children with birth defects in Ghana. When the coronavirus pandemic spread to West Africa, she said that she ran to the market to buy soap and supplies, but the prices had already tripled.

Pope Francis meets with people from Lombardy, a region in northern Italy. Credit: Vatican News/CNA.

"To make individualism the guiding principle of society has proved illusory": Pope Francis

Jun 20, 2020

In the period to follow the coronavirus pandemic, people should remember they are made for communion with others and with God, Pope Francis said Saturday.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ celebrated Sunday, June 14, 2020.

On Corpus Christi Sunday, Bishops in Africa Pray for “spiritual healing via the Eucharist”

Jun 15, 2020

On Corpus Christi Sunday, various Church leaders in Africa have used the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ marked Sunday, June 14 to invite the people of God in their respective churches to pray for spiritual healing through the Eucharist, which has the ability of transforming lives of Christians.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo with members of Caritas Congo ASBL during the official launch of the Campaign to “protect vulnerable groups” against COVID-19 in DRC's capital Kinshasa.

Caritas DR Congo Launches Campaign to “protect vulnerable groups” against COVID-19

Jun 13, 2020

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has, through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Congo ASBL, launched a campaign to raise awareness about COVID-19 aimed at minimizing the risk of “vulnerable groups” contracting the deadly virus.

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 7, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Catholics Cannot Ignore the Poverty Caused by the Pandemic: Pope Francis

Jun 13, 2020

Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB).

Bishops in Benin Thank God for Preserving “country from a deadly explosion of the disease”

Jun 12, 2020

Catholic Church leaders in the West African nation of Benin have, following their two-day meeting this week, expressed gratitude to God for the current status of COVID-19 infections in their country, praying that an effective cure is found to save lives across the globe.

Members of Caritas Guinea distributing health kits to some vulnerable families in Conakry.

Caritas Guinea Partners with Government to Help Over 2,600 Households amid COVID-19 Crisis

Jun 11, 2020

The Catholic Church in Guinea is, through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Guinea, reaching out to the Government of the West African nation in a partnership that is set to benefit at least 2,650 household affected by COVID-19 through awareness messages, health kits and training of health personnel, the leadership of the Conakry-based Church organization reported.

Members of the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) of Kenya's Malindi Diocese preparing to distribute food items and liquid handwashing soap to vulnerable families. / Catholic Diocese of Malindi/CJPC

Inside Kenya’s "young" Diocese with Enviable COVID-19 Intervention Strategies

Jun 11, 2020

The story of Malindi Diocese located on the brink of the Indian Ocean at the Kenyan coastal county of Kilifi is a story of resilience, much as it is an inspiration to the other 25 dioceses grappling with COVID-19 pandemic in the East African country.

Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Starts Fund of 1 million Euros for Rome’s Unemployed after Coronavirus

Jun 10, 2020

As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has started a fund with 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to help those in the Diocese of Rome who are facing economic difficulty because of the coronavirus

Late President Pierre Nkurunziza and wife Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza at a national Prayer for Peace in Bujumbura.

Burundi's Government Calls for “calm, prayers” Following the President’s Death

Jun 10, 2020

Government officials in Burundi have asked the citizens of the East African nation “to remain calm” and to pray for the soul of their country’s President, Pierre Nkurunziza who died Monday, June 8 at the age of 55.

Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Amid Stay-at-Home Directive, “something good can still emerge”: Ethiopian Cardinal

Jun 9, 2020

The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has encouraged the people of God in the country to turn the challenge of staying at home amid COVID-19 into an opportunity for reflection “on the meaning of life” in the light of the “Word of God.”

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Feb. 26, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

The Trinity is Saving Love for a Broken World: Pope Francis

Jun 7, 2020

The Holy Trinity is saving love in a world filled with corruption, evil, and the sinfulness of men and women, Pope Francis said Sunday.

Credit: Diego Cervo/Shutterstock.

Catholic Priests May be Feeling “nonessential” amid COVID-19: Here's How You Can Help

Jun 7, 2020

As restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent months, priests across the U.S. and other parts of the world may be feeling “nonessential” as they struggle to support or even engage with their parish community, one psychologist said.

People pass in front of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of May. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Vatican: No Active Coronavirus Cases among Employees

Jun 6, 2020

The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person had tested positive in early May.

The Provincial Superior of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in DRC, Fr. Joseph Ntumba with Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux after Bicentenary Jubilee Mass in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Bishop in DR Congo Encourages “gratitude for blessings” as Order of Nuns Marks 200 Years

Jun 4, 2020

At celebrations marking 200 years since the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux was founded, members of the French-founded Religious Order living their mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been encouraged to turn to the Lord with “gratitude for the continued and countless blessings” as they seek to foster “a life of love in obedience and selflessness.”

Pope Francis prays at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens May 30, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media

"Virgin Mary, intercede for an end to this terrible pandemic”: Pope Francis During Rosary

May 30, 2020

Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary with Marian shrines worldwide via videolink May 30.

Documents from the Pontificate of Pius XII released by the Vatican Apostolic Archive. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

After 12 Weeks, Vatican Archives to Reopen to Researchers June 1

May 28, 2020

The Vatican Apostolic Archive will reopen to researchers June 1 after closing for 12 weeks due to Italy’s coronavirus lockdown.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB).

“We are concerned about the current political mood in the country”: Bishops in Kenya

May 25, 2020

Bishops in Kenya are concerned about the “divisive politics” being witnessed in the country at a time when political leaders are expected to demonstrate the unity of purpose in the fight against COVID-19.

Pope Francis prays before Our Lady of Fatima May 13, 2015. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis, Catholic Shrines to Offer Rosary for Mary’s Help During Pandemic

May 25, 2020

Pope Francis will pray the rosary in the Vatican Gardens’ Lourdes grotto on Saturday, as Catholic shrines from around the world join via video streaming.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Pavel Cheskidov/Shutterstock.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Reopens with Restrictions

May 24, 2020

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic.