Francis celebrated the centenary Mass at the altar on the tomb of St. John Paul II. And for the first time since the national lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, he celebrated in the presence of over 100 people.

What that community looks like these days has changed, most notably in the inability to gather to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Catholic leaders in several states have announced guidelines for resuming public Mass, reports Michael J. O‘Loughlin, but social-distancing practices are not going away any time soon.

Easter joy gives us the eyes to see those hints of eternity in the here and now, writes Matt Malone, S.J.