As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis provided an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can be said from home.
Pope Francis has called on Catholics around the world to join in the "24 Hours for the Lord," an initiative organized by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of New Evangelization.
While many are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says that there are many small acts of love and kindness one can do for others without leaving the house.
Pope Francis has offered his prayers to the elderly, who are not only disproportionately susceptible to the new coronavirus, but also potentially suffering from loneliness.
During a time when millions worldwide are facing isolation on account of the new coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis used his morning Mass on March 16 to offer comfort to the afflicted.
Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
(CNA) Pope Francis’ international economic summit, “The Economy of Francesco,” has been postponed until November due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
(CNA) Pope Francis said Sunday he will not take part in his annual Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia in Ariccia this week due to a cold he has had for several days.
Pope Francis met religious leaders of different faiths at an Interreligious and Ecumenical Meeting for Peace in Dhaka in 2017. During the event he also blessed a group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. (Photos by Joe Torres)
Pope Francis has dismissed a proposal to allow some married men to be ordained in remote areas, reaffirming the Catholic Church’s centuries-old commitment to celibacy among priests.
‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28)’, is the title of the Holy Father’s Message for the 28th World Day of the Sick, held today, February 11, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
