Pope’s visit to Malta postponed. Msgr. Scicluna: “We hope to welcome him at a more appropriate time”  

Contacted by SIR, Msgr. Scicluna commented on the cancellation of the apostolic journey of Pope Francis to Malta, scheduled for…

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Czech Republic, Caritas steps up online and phone counselling

Coronavirus: Czech Republic. Bishop of Pilsen, “our hope must be more contagious than the virus”

Carlo Casini: Barrios Prieto (COMECE) to SIR, “a role model politician for European bishops”

Carlo Casini: Mr Bassi (FAFCE), “an example of commitment. Master and witness to the faith”

Croatia: earthquake in Zagreb. “Jutarnij list” newspaper, it is a miracle Card. Bozanic is still alive. Huge damage to churches

Croatia: Earthquake and coronavirus, emergency in Zagreb. 27 wounded, damage to buildings, city in lockdown. Plenkovic (PM), “two crises”

Coronavirus Covid-19: card. Nichols (primate of the Catholic Church in England and Wales), “making room for God in our hearts”. Churches open, but no liturgies

USA. Covid-19 emergency: the challenge of providing assistance to the homeless

The Covid-19 crisis required shutting down homeless care services or radically reorganising their structures. Homeless people are bound to increase,…

Coronavirus Covid-19. Patton (Custos): “Now is the time of the pilgrimage of incessant prayer” 

Deaths and infections, pilgrimages cancelled, places of worship closed, economy in crisis: Israelis and Palestinians are fighting the coronavirus on…

Coronavirus: “other” consequences of the pandemics. 43 adoptive families blocked abroad

Many adoptive families are stranded abroad as a result of the spread of Covid-19 and the resulting restrictive measures. Sometimes…