Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis gives an extraordianry urbi et orbi blessing in St. Peter’s Square, March 27, 2020. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 19:00 pm (CNA). Pope Francis’ historic “Statio Orbis” blessing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remains relevant for the Church as it did five years ago. Before an…

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Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis presides at Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican on March 24, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 18:00 pm (CNA). The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether Pope Francis will preside. The pontiff was discharged…

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