Pope Francis prayed for people living in countries where COVID-19 is still causing a huge number of deaths, and he cautioned people in Italy to continue to be careful and follow health precautions.
Pope prays for those still hit by COVID-19, urges caution elsewhere
Life and death: Pandemic forces world to confront its greatest fear
For Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the coronavirus death toll has opened the eyes of many to face a subject they usually avoid: death.
Holy Land Franciscans to observe popular St. Anthony novena, feast online
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Holy Land friars and others who live at the Washington monastery will observe the celebrations with a virtual novena and feast via video posted daily at the monastery’s website.
Sunday Scripture reading: June 7, 2020
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
First reading: Ex 34:4-6, 8-9
Second reading: 2 Cor 13:11-13
Gospel: Jn 3:16-18
St. Anthony of Padua still inspirational model for today, pope says
Pope Francis asked that the world’s Franciscans and devotees of St. Anthony of Padua be inspired by this 13th-century saint by being “restless” to hit the road and share God’s love through word and deed.
Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue
Pope Francis prays for the repose of George Floyd’s soul and others who have lost their lives as a result of. the sin of racism
Indiana town’s Geode Grotto offers visitors beauty, peace, place to pray
Geode Grotto a sacred space in Jasper Ind. remained accessible amid the closed doors of sanctuaries across the country.
Pope: Pandemic is an opportunity for mission, service to others
Christians are called by God to take part in the church’s mission in the world to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis wrote in a message for World Mission Sunday 2020.