Pope Francis prayed that “the common effort” against the coronavirus pandemic would make people realize “our need for fraternal bonds as members of one only family.”
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Pope Francis does not have Covid-19 but a sixth Vatican employee has tested positive, spokesman says
Pope Francis and his closest collaborators do not have Covid-19, but a sixth employee has tested positive, following tests carried out “on more than 170 employees of the Holy See.”
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Podcast: Inside Pope Francis’ unprecedented Urbi et Orbi blessing for the end of coronavirus
In the first special coronavirus update episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell and producer Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Francis’ unprecedented “urbi et orbi” blessing given Friday, March 27.
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Facing the Covid-19 storm, put your faith in the Lord, Pope Francis tells Rome and the world
Pope Francis: This moment in history is “a time to choose what matters in life and what passes away, a time to separate what is necessary from what is not. It is a time to get our lives back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others.”
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Because of Covid-19, Pope Francis will celebrate Holy Week ceremonies without the public present
The Vatican explained that these adjustments are due to “the extraordinary situation” caused by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Pope Francis thanks those who help, pray for vulnerable during pandemic
The papal almoner’s office announced March 26 that the pope was donating 30 ventilators to “hospitals in the areas most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus and Jesus calming the storm
Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi address to pray for the end of the coronavirus.
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Italian priest at guesthouse where Pope Francis lives tests positive for coronavirus
The news naturally raised concerns for the pope’s health, but sources say that Monsignor Pezzoli has not recently been in contact with Pope Francis.
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Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic’s end
“We pray for the sick and their families, for health workers and those who help them, for civic leaders, police and volunteers and for the ministers of our communities,” the pope said.
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Podcast: With no public Masses for a third week, Vatican focuses on forgiveness
On “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts examine how the pope is using every spiritual and communications tool available to him to give people a sense of consolation.