A shelter-in-place order was briefly issued April 13, 2023, at the university due to fears of an active shooter, with an all-clear declared an hour later.
Phone-in active shooter threats at Catholic universities, other colleges part of ‘swatting’ trend
English bishops want evidence public Masses must be stopped in lockdown
Catholic leaders in England are appealing to the government to reverse its decision to ban public Mass during a second national lockdown.
Churches worldwide try to balance religious freedom, protecting health
Across the world, churches are trying to balance observing religious freedom with protecting people’s health.
Post-pandemic resolutions: Changing ‘normal’ for the better
People in Rome share their “post-pandemic resolutions” as they move towards their seventh week in lockdown.
Italian government clarifies lockdown rules for churches
Many churches in Italy remain open for prayer amid a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
A united humanity will rise from pandemic-stricken world, pope says
As more countries continue to lockdown and isolate to stem the spread of the coronavirus, both believers and nonbelievers “are all in the same boat” and must confront the challenge together.
As lockdown continues, pope prays for lonely elderly
Pope Francis urged Christians March 17 to remember the elderly who are suffering not only loneliness but also fear due to the spread of the coronavirus.
CNS Rome Bureau: Adapting to life, and work, in a lockdown
All of Italy is in lockdown to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.