Rome Archives

U.S. seminarians from Rome have parish placements during pandemic

Apr 6, 2020

The U.S. seminarians who were studying at Rome’s Pontifical North American College have or are about to complete their 14-day quarantine at home and will be getting very unusual pastoral experience in U.S. parishes that are finding ways to minister to Catholics amid the restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus pandemic.

By Cindy Wooden

Damage to ‘miraculous crucifix’ not as serious as reported, rector says

Apr 1, 2020

The rector of Rome’s Saint Marcellus church, which houses the so-called “miraculous crucifix” believed to have been damaged during a prayer event with Pope Francis, has said that the harm is not serious as has been reported and they are expecting to get the priceless treasure back soon.

By Elise Ann Allen

Rome mayor meets with Pope Francis; endorses Caritas campaign

Mar 30, 2020

On the same day that she had a private meeting with Pope Francis, Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi on Facebook endorsed a campaign to help the poor during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak launched by the Rome office of Catholic charitable organization Caritas Internationalis.

By Elise Ann Allen

Nearly 60 nuns test positive for COVID-19 at two convents outside Rome

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday Italy’s Lazio region announced that 59 sisters belonging to two convents in Rome had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, sparking fears about how quickly the virus might spread within religious houses.

By Elise Ann Allen

Using the lockdown for good: CUA professor shares his family’s experience

Mar 18, 2020

Looking on the “bright side” or seeking the “silver lining” of something like a lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is not naivete, but an exercise of one’s God-given will, said a U.S. professor locked down in Rome with his wife and son.

By Cindy Wooden

Virus pandemic doesn’t sway homeless teen from going to Rome

Mar 18, 2020

For one young homeless woman, a visit to Rome proved to be an adventurous and life-changing experience, despite Italy’s worsening coronavirus outbreak.

By Elise Ann Allen