OPINION March 17, 2020 Gordon Robertson: Who was St. Patrick and why does he still matter? Why is a bishop who lived almost 1,600 years ago still important to us today?
Coronavirus March 15, 2020 Pope leaves Vatican, walks to 2 Rome churches to pray for coronavirus victims Pope Francis ignored the lockdown of Italy amid the country's severe coronavirus outbreak, and shocked two churches with a special visit to soothe fears.
Italy March 13, 2020 Catholic churches ordered to close across Rome due to coronavirus Catholic churches in Rome were ordered to close on Thursday to help limit the spread of coronavirus that has killed over 1,000 people across Italy.
VIDEO March 11, 2020 Holi: What to know about India's festival of colors Here’s what Holi, India’s festival of colors, is all about.
Coronavirus March 11, 2020 Pope urges priests to visit those suffering from coronavirus Pope Francis, gave his first general audience from the Vatican - virtually - on Wednesday amid Italy's coronavirus lockdown, thanking medical staff and telling the world not to forget Syrian refugees.
Coronavirus March 10, 2020 What is the 'Christian response' to the coronavirus? Pastors urge faith over fear Several megachurch pastors around the world tackled the new coronavirus in their sermons and through services, encouraging washing of hands and disinfecting common areas while cutting back on communal contact during greetings, communion, and offering times.
Roman Catholic March 9, 2020 Catholic Church in Rome cancels all Masses, announces day of fasting and prayer Sunday's announcement follows a decree by the Italian government suspending all public religious services, as the nation copes with over 7,300 confirmed cases and at least 366 deaths.
Italy March 8, 2020 Pope Francis gives Sunday prayer via livestream after 16 million placed under quarantine in northern Italy Pope Francis delivered his Sunday blessing via video to prevent crowds from gathering in Vatican City as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.The Pope gave the address via livestream from a library inside the Vatican at noon local time -- just hours after about 16 million people in northern Italy were placed under a sweeping quarantine in the European country most heavily hit by COVID-19.
OPINION March 8, 2020 Paul Batura: If God offered, what would you ask Him to do for you? I am grateful for the power of prayer. It has sustained me in times of trouble and deepened my walk with the Lord.