Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses for ourselves and our fall, Pope Francis said
The use of churches “is an act of tenderness towards people who die alone and [whose] bodies are likely to remain piled up,” Bishop Francesco Beschi said
The Holy See has extended its lockdown measures until April 13
“Today it will do us good to stop a little and think about the pain and sorrows of Our Lady. She is our mother.”
The crucifix was reportedly damaged by rain, but the priest in charge of the church where the cross traditionally hangs said it has not been seriously harmed
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to the Sunday before the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Vatican has said Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees for COVID-19 resulted in only one new case.
Pope Francis prayed on Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic
All ceremonies will take place inside St Peter’s Basilica and without the presence of the public
The Pope asked the Lord for help in bearing these worries
The CDF has issued two decrees giving new Eucharistic prefaces and provision for the celebration of more recently canonised saints in the Traditional Latin Mass
Pope Francis has warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth, and complaining, instead of rejoicing in the spiritual healing they have received from Christ
