By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time March 27. The formal blessing — usually given only immediately after a new pope’s election […]
Pope’s prayer to Mary during the pandemic
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during the coronavirus pandemic. O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation […]
CORONAVIRUS: Public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican office that distributes free tickets to papal events has posted a notice on its website that “the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the physical presence of the faithful.” While public gatherings, including Masses, have been banned in Italy through April […]
CORONAVIRUS: Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in a mini-pilgrimage to an icon and to a crucifix associated with miraculous interventions to save the city and its people. The icon is “Salus Populi Romani” (health of the Roman […]
Citing cold, Pope Francis skips Lenten retreat with Curia
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Continuing his recovery from a mild cold, Pope Francis said that he would be unable to attend his annual Lenten retreat with Roman Curia officials. “Unfortunately, my cold forces me to not participate,” the pope told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square March 1 for his […]
Photo: Aloha from Hawaii
Pope Francis greets Bishop Larry Silva during his ad limina visit to the Vatican on Jan. 27. The bishop presented the pope with a wrapped gift of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts from the Hawaii Carmelite nuns. (CNS Photo/Vatican Media)
Pope sets special day to honor, study, share the Bible
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The newly established “Sunday of the Word of God” is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said. By papal decree, the third Sunday in Ordinary Time — Jan. 26 this […]
To the threshold of the apostles
Bishop Silva is headed for Rome to see the pope, meet with officials and pray at the tombs of Sts. Peter and Paul By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva has his ticket for Rome. He departs Friday, Jan. 17, and arrives Sunday, Jan 19. A week later he will join 32 of […]
Ecological sins
The idea of updating the Catholic catechism to include acts that harm nature sparks Twitter debate By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ announcement that the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be updated to include a definition of “ecological sin” sent Catholic Twitter into a frenzy. Reactions ranged […]
Pope Francis begins New Year with apology, prayers for peace
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis began the New Year with an apology for losing his patience the night before with a woman who grabbed his hand and yanked him closer to her while he was greeting people in St. Peter’s Square. To get away, the pope had slapped her […]
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