‘Every man for himself’ is not a solution to pandemic, pope says

As more and more countries start to feel the economic pinch due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis urged business leaders to seek solutions that will not hurt employees and their families. “Each (country) must find concrete solutions depending on their situation, but of course, ‘every man for himself,’ is not a solution,” the pope... Read More

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March 20, 2020

Across Europe, shrines close, following directives for fighting Covid-19

Europe’s Catholic shrines have followed directives for combating the coronavirus by tightly restricting organised events, although some pledged to stay open for Masses and pastoral care. “Administering sacraments is the most important for us; as long as this remains possible, despite difficulties, we’ll continue our pastoral service,” said Pauline Fr Waldemar Pastusiak, custodian of Poland’s... Read More

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March 20, 2020

Chinese diocese donates masks to Vatican and Italy, to help fight Covid-19

A Catholic diocese in China’s Shaanxi province has donated thousands of face masks to communities in the Vatican and Italy to help them fight the coronavirus. Ucanews.com reported Xi’an Diocese has donated 24,000 disposable medical masks to the Vatican and religious communities and dioceses in Italy such as Milan and Bologna. “When mainland China experienced... Read More

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March 20, 2020

Australian bishops begin cancelling Masses to contain Covid-19

Catholic dioceses in Australia began cancelling Masses as the government limited indoor gatherings to fewer than 100 people in mid-March in an effort to contain Covid-19. The Australian bishops’ conference said it would not put blanket bans on Mass, including for Holy Week, calling the issue a “diocesan matter.” In a short statement on its... Read More

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March 19, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic can be time to rediscover love and kindness, pope says

People must use this time of the coronavirus pandemic to rediscover the importance of small, concrete gestures of affection and care toward others, Pope Francis said in a new interview. “Sometimes we only experience a virtual form of communication with one another. Instead, we should discover a new closeness. More concrete relationships made of attention... Read More

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March 19, 2020

Rough sleepers must be treated as vulnerable group, warn charities

Leading homelessness charities have written to the Prime Minister calling for those sleeping rough to be recognised as a vulnerable group as the coronavirus outbreak takes hold. Homeless people should have rapid access to testing and be provided with hotel-style self-contained accommodation with a private bathroom so they can safely isolate themselves, the charities said.... Read More

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March 19, 2020

Easter at home is an ‘opportunity for faith,’ Vatican official says

With the prospect of trying to celebrate Easter without a large parish or Vatican liturgies, Catholics still can turn a tragic situation into an experience of faith and hope, said Cardinal Beniamino Stella. In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Stella, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, said that while the current lockdown in Italy... Read More

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March 19, 2020

Christianity without mercy is impossible, pope says at audience

Mercy, which is at the heart of the Christian life, is not a one-dimensional virtue but instead is the acceptance of God’s love and the giving of that love to others, Pope Francis said. “There is no Christianity without mercy,” the pope said on 18th March during a live broadcast of his weekly general audience... Read More

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March 18, 2020

Scotland’s Catholic bishops suspend Mass in public

In an unprecedented move, Scotland’s Catholic bishops have announced that with effect from tomorrow (Thursday 19th March), no public Masses will be celebrated in Scotland. In a statement released today (Wednesday 18th March) the bishops announced, that priests would continue to celebrate Holy Mass in private, praying for those suffering from Covid-19 and those who... Read More

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March 18, 2020

Catholic Masses Suspended – bishops of England and Wales suspend public acts of worship.

Catholic Mass Suspension – The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have announced no public acts of worship will be celebrated from Friday evening due to the coronavirus pandemic. The suspension has been announced in a letter from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW), and Archbishop Malcolm... Read More

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‘Every man for himself’ is not a solution to pandemic, pope says

Across Europe, shrines close, following directives for fighting Covid-19

Chinese diocese donates masks to Vatican and Italy, to help fight Covid-19

Australian bishops begin cancelling Masses to contain Covid-19

Coronavirus pandemic can be time to rediscover love and kindness, pope says

Rough sleepers must be treated as vulnerable group, warn charities

Easter at home is an ‘opportunity for faith,’ Vatican official says

Christianity without mercy is impossible, pope says at audience

Scotland’s Catholic bishops suspend Mass in public

Catholic Masses Suspended – bishops of England and Wales suspend public acts of worship.

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