Catholic dioceses throughout the United States are making decisions on their own, resulting in a hodgepodge of procedures and protocols.

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the tomb of his sainted predecessor, John Paul II, on the occasion of the centenary of the Polish pope's birth. For the first time since the pandemic started, the general public was admitted into St. Peter's Basilica, but with sanitary protocols observed.

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

In anticipation of opening Rome's churches for celebration of public Masses, the Italian army and city sanitation authorities are sanitizing the sacred spaces in order to keep the public safe.

Bishop John E. Stowe, of Lexington, Ky., reflects on what being a pastor is like during a pandemic.

During the pandemic, the American Catholic Church is adapting in how to celebrate the Liturgy by broadcasting livestream Masses and other religious services.