Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Oct. 12 that "no one should be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it would violate the sanctity of his or her conscience."
Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1 to show proof of vaccination, recovery from the coronavirus or a negative COVID-19 test.
The anti-COVID ordinance, which was approved by Pope Francis and signed by Cardinal
With COVID-19 cases rising because of the delta variant, more and more schools are having to put protocols in place to help slow the spread of the virus: mask mandates, distance or hybrid learning, social distancing and others. In his latest column,
With the delta variant of COVID-19 causing positive cases and hospitalizations to surge across the country, Dr. Thomas McGovern, a former infectious disease researcher, answers questions many Catholics have about the new wave of illnesses, including: How has the delta variant changed
The rising nationwide spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus is leading church leaders to strongly encourage -- or even require -- Massgoers to use facial coverings while attending indoor Masses.
When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign.
"Being vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of
The Tokyo Archdiocese suspended public Masses until Sept. 12 as COVID-19 cases continue to spread in Japan, especially in the capital and adjacent areas.
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo announced the new measures Aug. 14; they took effect Aug. 16, reported ucanews.com.
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego urged priests Aug. 11 to "caringly decline" to provide any Catholics who request it a religious exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine.
"I ask that you not venture down this pathway that merges personal choice with doctrinal
In its latest editorial, the Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board addresses how the Church should lead regarding COVID-19 vaccines. It writes: “Conscience protection is absolutely critical for people of faith. But so is our obligation to promote the common good and lay