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Podcast: Inside Pope Francis unprecedented Urbi et Orbi blessing for the end of coronavirus
Colleen Dulle March 28, 2020
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.
People watch television at a home in Cisternino, Italy, as Pope Francis gives his extraordinary blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the atrium of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 27, 2020. The blessing was livestreamed because of the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Alessandro Garofalo, Reuters)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Facing the Covid-19 storm, put your faith in the Lord, Pope Francis tells Rome and the world
Gerard O’Connell March 27, 2020
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.”
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican March 27, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Because of Covid-19, Pope Francis will celebrate Holy Week ceremonies without the public present
Gerard O’Connell March 27, 2020
The Vatican explained that these adjustments are due to “the extraordinary situation” caused by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
FaithNews
Pope Francis thanks those who help, pray for vulnerable during pandemic
Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service March 27, 2020
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.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus and Jesus calming the storm
Pope Francis March 27, 2020
Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi address to pray for the end of the coronavirus.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of the Annunciation, March 25, 2020, in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Italian priest at guesthouse where Pope Francis lives tests positive for coronavirus
Gerard O’Connell March 25, 2020
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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