In the United States, restrictions include keeping priests from visiting patients in hospitals.
Via phone, priest helps dying man through act of contrition, prayer
Palm Sunday reflection — ‘obedient to death’
“If you knew you were going to die, what would it mean to die with dignity?”
Sunday Scripture reading: March 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Lent
First reading: Ez 37:12-14
Second reading: Rom 8:8-11
Gospel: Jn 11:1-45
Pandemic casts spotlight on a nearly forgotten martyr: St. Corona
St. Corona, who is not the namesake for the virus, historically was often prayed to by people seeking her help in times of trouble.
What is a plenary indulgence?
Pope Francis said he will grant a plenary indulgence to the faithful who watch or listen to his extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time (12 p.m. Central Time) March 27.
Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic’s end
Pope Francis joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant church leaders and faithful from around the world recite the Lord’s Prayer amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Naumann: Mark anniversary of ‘Gospel of Life’ with commitment to moms
The USCCB has launched a yearlong nationwide initiative is called “Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service,” to accompany pregnant or parenting woman in need.
Shrines close across Europe
Europe’s Catholic shrines have followed directives for combating the coronavirus by tightly restricting organized events, although some pledged to stay open for Masses and pastoral care.