Pope Francis ‘pained’ by decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
- Jul 12, 2020
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Vatican: Seafarers deserve ‘esteem and gratitude’ during pandemic
- Jul 12, 2020
The Vatican is highlighting the plight of maritime workers during the pandemic, saying bans on shore leave are severely stressing crews stuck aboard ship, some to the point of suicide.
Survey of bishops reveals how pandemic has shaken diocesan, parish life
- Jul 12, 2020
Nearly every bishop responding to a survey said the coronavirus pandemic has seriously affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and sacramental preparation programs in their dioceses.
Sanctuaries, shrines Catholics can ‘visit’ virtually in Europe, Mideast
- Jul 12, 2020
Despite ongoing and unpredictable travel restrictions, there are still a number of important sites, shrines and sanctuaries people can “visit” online in Europe and the Middle East.
Coakley: Loans keep ‘essential ministries’ going during national emergency
- Jul 12, 2020
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee said the federal emergency “bridge loans” that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing “our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency.”
Hard-hit Italian hospital has no more COVID-19 patients in intensive care
- Jul 11, 2020
Staff at the Pope John XXIII hospital in Bergamo — once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy — announced they had no more patients with coronavirus in their intensive care unit.
July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19
- Jul 11, 2020
An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of prayer” against COVID-19, said the shrine’s vice rector.
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