Pope Francis said, “The prayer of the rosary is the prayer of the humble and of the saints who, through its mysteries, contemplate with Mary the life of Jesus, the merciful face of the Father.”
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Hispanic Catholics urged to avoid healing sites amid outbreak
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe said this week in addition to asking for limited gatherings at Chimayó, it was also postponing pilgrimages to Tomé Hill, the location of Crosses and a shrine on top of a hill in central New Mexico.
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Sao Paulo Archdiocese offers center to house homeless with coronavirus
Homeless communities throughout the country are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, church officials said.
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As coronavirus cases increase, Pope Francis prays for prisoners and their families
Dressed in white vestments to commemorate the feast of St. Joseph March 19, the pope expressed his closeness to prisoners “who suffer so much in this moment of uncertainty and pain.”
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What the coronavirus tells us about the Trinity—and ourselves
The coronavirus outbreak illustrates one of the most important takeaways of a good Trinitarian theology: the unity of humankind.
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With Masses cancelled, how can Catholics practice their faith from home?
“You can meditate on the Sunday Gospel on your own, consult a Bible commentary about the readings, gather your family to talk about the Gospel or call friends and share your experiences of how God is present to you, even in the midst of a crisis,” James Martin, S.J., wrote.
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With all eyes on Covid-19, refugee suffering continues in Greece, Turkey and Syria
Conditions at overcrowded refugee camps in Greece have become desperate, and Turkey has revived threats to renege on an agreement with the European community and to open its border allowing refugees through to Europe.
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What does it mean to live in the light amid coronavirus fears?
Horrible things happen in the dark when people are afraid. We must now give witness. If we live in the light, it should be evident. Even in a time of virus.
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Care for retired religious takes special emphasis amid pandemic
Spiritual health also is important though and he said that during this pandemic, it is “important to prevent social isolation” even within religious communities.
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Easter at home is an ‘opportunity for faith,’ Vatican official says
Public gatherings, including Masses, have been banned in Italy through April 3, two days before Palm Sunday.