Latest Covid-19 News
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Pontifical Academies propose lessons to be learned from Covid-19 pandemic
Mar 28, 2020
The statement, entitled "Responding to the Pandemic, Lessons for Future Actions and Changing Priorities", was issued by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
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How to pray with the Pope on today
Mar 27, 2020
Join Pope Francis in prayer and receive his extraordinary “Urbi et orbi” blessing and plenary indulgence on Friday at 6pm Rome time.
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Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing and Prayers
Mar 27, 2020
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invited all Christians to join together in praying the Our Father as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Pope's universal prayer streamed also in sign language
Mar 27, 2020
A streaming channel in sign language for the hearing impaired is activated by Vatican News on the occasion of Pope Francis’ Extraordinary Universal Prayer for the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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No Via Crucis at the Colosseum, no foot washing for the Pope this year
Mar 27, 2020
The Congregation for Divine Worship issued a decree with "general indications" for Holy Week celebrations. Services will be held without people. “Means of live (not recorded) telematic broadcasts can be of help.”
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Pope at Mass: “May the Lord help us conquer our fear”
Mar 27, 2020
Pope Francis expresses his concern for all of us who are coping with various fears and prays for them during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta chapel on Thursday morning.
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Pope makes special request for prayers for the sick
Mar 27, 2020
Pope Francis releases a special video message, in which he asks for prayers for the sick and the suffering, while thanking all those who pray for those affected.
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Emergencies and Charity: A reflection by Cardinal Tagle
Mar 27, 2020
What place does charity have in a time marked by the Coronavirus pandemic? Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, and President of Caritas Internationalis, reflects with Vatican News on this question, urging us to conquer the virus and fear with the "contagious pandemic of love".
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Covid-19: Learning from the past for the present
Mar 27, 2020
Covid-19 is the latest in a list of viruses that have affected millions of people around the world. So what lessons have been learned that could help in the fight against this newest foe?
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Coronavirus: The 'Korea model' seems the most effective
Mar 27, 2020
Most economic activities never stopped. No part of the country was quarantined. Quick response with systematic testing, rigorous quarantine and civic engagement are the keys to the government’s success. As the number of new infections drops, the country is closer to getting back to normal.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.