Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, the executive director of Catholic Charities of New York, said that the needs of the homeless—for shelter, food and mental health assistance—have not changed during this time of crisis.

Pope Francis' favorability numbers are up among Catholics who are, or lean, Democratic, as well as those who are, or lean, Republican.

The coronavirus crisis is changing many religious observances, including Palm Sunday.

Prison guards, probation officers and volunteers also authored some of the meditations, which were released in Italian April 3 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the Vatican publishing house.

The 90-day program provides a way for Catholics to make a daily commitment in addition to regular weekly donations.

Pope Saint John Paul II is remembered for his tireless evangelization on the 15th anniversary of his death.