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The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus

VATICAN CITY — On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing, praying for the world during the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 25,000 people.
Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis' ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing

VATICAN CITY — The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from its altar and transported to St. Peter's Square, so it can be present on Friday during the pontiff's benediction "Urbi et Orbi."
Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic's end

VATICAN CITY — Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant church leaders and faithful from around the world, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, imploring God's mercy on humanity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Praying with the pope and the archbishop

Archbishop Alexander Sample on Wednesday, March 25, will join Pope Francis’ call for worldwide praying of the “Our Father” by all Christians.
At least 60 Italian priests have died after contracting coronavirus

ROME — In the past week alone, more than 3,000 people have died in Italy after contracting the coronavirus. Among the dead are at least 60 priests this month, according to local media reports.
Pope prays for people in financial difficulty because of pandemic

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for everyone, particularly families, facing financial difficulties because of the pandemic.
Pope Francis: As humanity trembles from pandemic, let us unite in prayer

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has asked Christians around the world to unite in praying the Our Father prayer at noon on March 25 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican says general absolution may be permissible during pandemic

VATICAN CITY — In places particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and with severe limits on people leaving their homes, conditions may exist to grant general absolution to the faithful without them personally confessing their sins first, the Vatican said.
At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, families

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis began his early morning Mass praying for prisoners experiencing great uncertainty and worrying about their families who cannot visit them due to lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope: Pandemic can be time to rediscover love, kindness

VATICAN CITY — People must use this time of the coronavirus pandemic to rediscover the importance of small, concrete gestures of affection and care toward others, Pope Francis said in a new interview.
Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic

ROME — With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in a mini-pilgrimage to an icon and to a crucifix associated with miraculous interventions to save the city and its people.
Vatican says public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican office that distributes free tickets to papal events has posted a notice on its website that "the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the physical presence of the faithful."
Pope Francis prays for families stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered his daily Mass on Saturday for families who must adjust to life with everyone at home, that they may stay peaceful and joyful during the coronavirus pandemic.
Churches, chaplains, nuns have unexpected role in COVID-19 crisis

ROME — In a nation where the faithful are not allowed to assemble for Mass, one church in northern Italy is full.
How Italy went from 'wash your hands' to 'stay at home'

ROME — Acknowledging how difficult it can be to adapt to restrictive measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis told people watching his morning Mass March 12 that it was for "our own good."
Christ's Gospel can satisfy hunger, thirst for justice, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Amid a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus epidemic, Pope Francis soldiered on with his weekly general audience and called on people to not forget those who suffer from war and violence.
Vatican closes St. Peter's Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3

VATICAN CITY — In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
WATCH: Pope prays for coronavirus victims at live broadcast of morning Mass

VATICAN CITY — During a live broadcast of his daily morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed for victims of the coronavirus epidemic and the many health care workers fighting its spread.
Pope Francis: Be strong in faith amid coronavirus trial

VATICAN CITY — In a video streamed live to St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis prayed for those suffering from the "coronavirus epidemic" and encouraged Catholics to live through this trial with the strength of faith.
Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily after a person tested positive for the coronavirus, the Vatican announced.

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