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People exchange the sign of peace during Mass at St. Pius X Church in El Paso, Texas, Sept. 23, 2019. Dioceses nationwide are taking precautions to guard against the spread of the coronavirus and reminding parishioners to take commonsense steps related to hygiene in their personal lives. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Dioceses adopt wide-ranging plans to limit spread of coronavirus

Posted by - March 8, 2020
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As worry about the spread of the coronavirus continues and health officials tend to the sick and emphasize best practices for guarding against getting the disease, Bishop…
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Demonstrators join the People's Climate March in Washington to protest President Donald Trump's stance on the environment April 29, 2017. The Catholic Climate Covenant has initiated the Catholic Climate Project, designed to shape a churchwide movement to respond to the challenges posed by climate change. (CNS photo/Mike Theiler, Reuters)

Pope Francis announces Laudato si’ Week to take place in May

Posted by - March 8, 2020
Vatican City, Mar 3, 2020 / 09:57 am (CNA).- Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to participate in “Laudato si’ Week” in May to encourage care for our common home.…
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A ship sails on the Gulf of Thailand during sunset at Ko Samui March 3, 2020. Saying he wanted to renew his "urgent call to respond to the ecological crisis," Pope Francis asked Catholics around the globe to participate in the international observance of "Laudato Si' Week" May 16-24. (CNS photo/Navesh Chitrakar, Reuters)

Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May

Posted by - March 8, 2020
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying he wanted to renew his “urgent call to respond to the ecological crisis,” Pope Francis asked Catholics around the globe to participate in the international…
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People wear protective face masks in St. Peter's Square after the Vatican reports its first case of coronavirus March 6, 2020. The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily, the Vatican announced March 6. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)

Coronavirus postpones pope’s global economic summit

Posted by - March 8, 2020
Vatican City, Mar 2, 2020 / 10:35 am (CNA).- Pope Francis’ international economic summit, “The Economy of Francesco,” has been postponed until November due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.…
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Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, papal vicar of Rome, reads Pope Francis' speech during a meeting with priests at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome Feb. 27, 2020. Pope Francis was unable to attend the traditional Lenten penitential service due to a mild cold. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

In prepared speech, pope warns clergy on pitfalls of bitterness

Posted by - March 8, 2020
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Confronting and not giving in to bitterness helps priests realize that they are not all-powerful beings but sinners who have been forgiven and called by God,…
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