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News Analysis

John L. Allen Jr.

Francis on Friday delivered an iconic image that stirred a country’s soul

Commentary

Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

No disease, however fierce, has the last word on who we are

Elise Ann Allen

Police raids on Italian churches raise religious freedom concerns

Elise Ann Allen

Vatican confirms official at pope’s residence tested positive for COVID-19

Elise Ann Allen

Pope echoes UN call for a global ceasefire amid coronavirus pandemic

- COVID-19, News Analysis
- Mar 29, 2020
Francis on Friday delivered an iconic image that stirred a country’s soul

In one fell swoop Friday night, Francis not only delivered what seems destined to become the most iconic image of the pandemic, he effectively shut down what had been a mounting undercurrent of criticism about the supposed “invisibility” and “silence” of the Church.
- Church in the US, COVID-19
- Mar 28, 2020
New York cardinal hopes coronavirus crisis stirs 'newfound respect' for life

New York's Cardinal says he hopes the global pandemic will lead to a renewed appreciation of human life.
- Commentary, COVID-19
- Mar 29, 2020
No disease, however fierce, has the last word on who we are

While so many are becoming neo-prophets of doom and gloom, and as hearts sink beneath the weight of fear and anxiety, Christian believers – now more than ever – are summoned to speak and proclaim glad tidings and words of joyful hope to their neighbors.
- Church in Europe, COVID-19
- Mar 29, 2020
Police raids on Italian churches raise religious freedom concerns

Amid Italy’s strict lockdown due to the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, police in recent days have slapped both priests and worshippers gathering at church to pray with citations for breaking quarantine rules, sparking concern among some about limitations this places of freedom of worship.
- COVID-19, Vatican
- Mar 28, 2020
Vatican confirms official at pope’s residence tested positive for COVID-19

On Saturday Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed media reports that an official living at the same residence as Pope Francis has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, insisting that the pope himself and those close to him do not have it.