Vatican COVID-19 is not God's judgment, but a call to live differently, pope says The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is not God's judgment on humanity, but God's call on people to judge what is most important to them and resolve to act accordingly from now on, Pope Francis said.
Chicagoland Archdiocese offers Masses online during difficult time During this difficult time, it is particularly important that the faithful have access to the grace and comfort of Holy Mass. While we observe restrictions on our in-person attendance at liturgies, I invite you to watch and participate in the celebration of Sunday, Saturday evening and daily Masses using the internet.
Vatican Catholic Church called on saints for help, healing during plague The Catholic Church has had a long tradition of calling on saints and praying for their intercession in sickness and difficult times.
U.S. Catholic health care committed to ‘loving care’ of COVID-19 patients, CHA leader says As the COVID-19 pandemic touches nearly every corner of the globe, “there are many ethical considerations around resource allocation and the delivery of care for critically ill patients,” said Mercy Sister Mary Haddad, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association.
Chicagoland Keeping the homeless sheltered and safe during COVID-19 spread Every night of the year, Franciscan Outreach serves 382 men and women at three shelters throughout Chicago. The homeless are one of the most vulnerable populations during the COCID-19 pandemic and trying to keep them healthy and protected has called for new ways to serve them, according to Richard Ducatenzeiler, the non-profit’s executive director.
Chicagoland Archdiocese announces decree dispensing Catholics from Easter obligations The attached decree was issued by Cardinal Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, to dispense Catholics from Easter obligations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicagoland Archdiocese of Chicago priest Father Michael McGovern named bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois Pope Francis announced April 3 that he has named Father Michael G. McGovern, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, Illinois. Pope Francis also announced that he had accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward K. Braxton, who was installed as the Bishop of Belleville in 2005.
Vatican Papal academy says solidarity among ethical responses needed in pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has caught entire communities and nations off guard, and the best way to tackle this global crisis is together as a global family, the Pontifical Academy for Life said.
Vatican Pandemic casts spotlight on a nearly forgotten martyr: St. Corona She had become nearly forgotten. Little is known about the young woman who was killed for her Christian faith, presumably in the second century A.D. But now, a pandemic is shedding light on her: St. Corona.
Vatican Pope: A united humanity will rise from pandemic-stricken world As more countries continue to lockdown and isolate to stem the spread of the coronavirus, “we can only get out of this situation together as a whole humanity,” Pope Francis said.
Chicagoland Archdiocese implements measures to help curb coronavirus spread To stem the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, Cardinal Cupich announced March 13 that the Archdiocese of Chicago it would suspend all public liturgies effective with the regularly scheduled vigil Masses that had been planned for March 14.