Tag: Vatican
St. Peter’s gets coronavirus scrub-down
Technically, St. Peter’s has remained open during the Italian lockdown which began in early March, although only for private prayer.
Cardinal Tagle breaks the glass ceiling in the Vatican
Cardinal Tagle is likely to reaffirm his commitment to the core principles of Catholic social teachings, including respect for human dignity and preferential option for the poor and the vulnerable.
Pope Francis cites role of peacemakers
Those who truly work for peace are the true children of God, pope says
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing
The full text in English of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2020.
Banish ‘self-centeredness,’ pope tells the world as it faces coronavirus
The pope's Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message was by far his most pressing and political since his election in 2013
‘Do not yield to fear,’ pope says on Easter eve
The pope encouraged people to be ‘messengers of life in a time of death’
Pope cites priests in frontline of pandemic, who serve poor as...
This year's observance of the Holy Week has been affected by lockdowns in many countries due to the new coronavirus
Pope Francis urges faithful to celebrate ‘domestic liturgy’
The account of Jesus’ Passion should help everyone go forward with trust and hope, pope says
Vatican welcomes court decision on Cardinal Pell’s sex abuse case
He was freed from prison after court unanimously overturned his conviction
Pope Francis sets up COVID-19 emergency fund for mission areas
The pope has given an initial contribution of US$750,000 and has asked other church organizations to likewise contribute