John Paul II Exhibition in Rome Promotes Beauty as a Source of Hope and Life
The event marking the first centenary of the Polish pope’s birth may be the only cultural event of the Eternal City for this anniversary because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Pope Francis to Attend Interreligious Peace Event in Rome
A minute of silence will be observed to remember the victims of wars and of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardinal Pell to Return to Rome This Week
Cardinal Pell has been living in his former Archdiocese of Sydney since his acquittal by Australia’s High Court in April on charges of sexual abuse.
Vatican Hospital Separates Conjoined Twins In Rare Surgery
The Bambino Gesù Hospital announced the successful separation surgery July 7, saying it was the first operation of its kind in Italy and probably the world.
Benedict XVI to Return to Rome June 22 After Visit with Ailing Brother in Germany
Christian Schaller, deputy head of the Pope Benedict XVI Institute, told Regensburg diocese that during the pope emeritus’ visit to his former home “memories awoke.”
Pope Francis Starts Fund of 1 Million Euros for Rome’s Unemployed After Pandemic
Pope Francis said it was very close to his heart to protect the dignity of those hit hardest by the effects of the pandemic.
Italian Bishops Push Government to Allow Resumption of Public Masses
After the bishops expressed frustration over the ‘arbitrary’ exclusion of religious ceremonies from a new timetable for relaxing the nation’s lockdown rules, it now appears restricted public liturgies will resume soon.
After Receiving Hundreds of Requests, Bishops to Entrust Italy to Mary
Cardinal Bassetti noted that it is the task of pastors to guide their flocks, “but often it is the flock, the Christian people, who push their pastors, as occurred in this case.”
Priest in Rome Offers Easter Mass on Church Roof Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
Father Purgatorio says he has been livestreaming Masses and daily spiritual talks throughout the quarantine, but had the idea to offer Mass from the church terrace for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.
Photos: Surreal Scenes From Rome’s Coronavirus Lockdown
The emergency measures came into effect Tuesday morning and followed a March 7 quarantine of the northern part of the country that has been hardest hit by the virus.
