Tag: Vatican

But Pope Francis added that ‘thanks to God’ we’re coming out of crisis stronger

Pope Francis and other Vatican officials have defended using church money for real estate investments as long as they are ethical

Visitors have their temperatures checked by remote thermal scanners and have to wear masks

The last time Pope Francis delivered his message and blessing from the window was March 1, before Italy imposed a lockdown

Pontiff said love and care for the family was a characteristic feature of Pope St. John Paul II

Churches throughout Italy began holding Masses under strict new guidelines worked out between the country's bishops and govt

When St. Peter's opens for Masses again, thermal scanners will be used to check the temperatures of those going inside to attend

The pandemic has wreaked havoc with the Vatican’s finances, forcing it to dip into reserve funds and implement some of the toughest cost control measures ever in the tiny city-state.

Last live broadcast of the pope's Mass will be a special one as it marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II

Experts have noted the pandemic has exacted an economic toll unseen since the Great Depression