A deserted city: Dispatches from Rome in the time of coronavirus
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Overnight, the state has made itself visible in full force while the Catholic Church is nowhere to be found.
In California, residents may be able to compost their bodies after death
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, a Democrat, in late February introduced a piece of legislation that would give residents the legal option to have their bodies transformed into soil.
Vatican tightens safety measures after Italy reports second-highest coronavirus death toll
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The walled city adjusts as Italy's death toll from coronavirus continues to climb.
Report: Rolls-Royce cancels offer for private Mass with Pope Francis
(RNS) — According to Catholic News Agency, the organization facilitating the offer, Italian Luxury Living, has rescinded it in the wake of RNS' reporting.
Under the Vatican dome, shops risk closure due to coronavirus fears
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Italian newspaper Il Messagero reported this week that the Vatican museums have lost as much as 60% of their revenue in the past month, but local workers put the number much higher.
Rolls-Royce promotes exclusive Mass with pope — for $155,000
(RNS) — Buyers are also encouraged to donate at least $112,000 to the Catholic Church.
Worries over virus prompt changes in many worship services
NEW YORK (AP) — A rising number of churches across the United States are making changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to ...
Pope Francis in the jungle
(RNS) — When it comes to the Amazon, he's got a plan for dealing with capitalism, but not for addressing the priest shortage.
Dorothy Day defied definition. Now the potential saint is the subject of a new film.
(RNS) — The former journalist who founded the Catholic Worker movement was a committed Catholic who gave her life to the cause of the poor, yet also disdained government assistance.
After slight cold, Pope Francis reportedly tests negative for coronavirus
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Tuesday (March 3), an Italian newspaper reported that Francis tested negative for the coronavirus, which had one of its largest global outbreaks in northern Italy.
God and goal: Catholic priests and seminarians compete in 13th annual Vatican soccer tournament
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis is the honorary captain of the 13th annual Clericus Cup in Rome this weekend, where Catholic priests and seminarians will toss their cassocks aside and give their all on the soccer field.
Coronavirus outbreak in Italy challenges Lenten celebrations
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As parts of northern Italy are under curfew and quarantined amid growing coronavirus concerns, Catholic priests in the region look for new and creative ways to administer Mass in the days leading up to Lent.
Jean Vanier and the corrupting power of sexual sin
(RNS) — If Jean Vanier is not good — indeed, far from it — who can be good?
I am giving up Trump for Lent
(RNS) — For me, Trump is an occasion of sin that I should avoid. I need to cast him from my mind like a dirty thought.
Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of virus
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass as planned, but elsewhere in Italy services were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus.