Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service before the Urbi et Orbi Blessing at the steps of St. Peter's Basilica
The Churches will remain closed for one month with effect from 16 March 2020, a step taken by the government in order to safeguard its citizens from the spread of Coronavirus
In order to safeguard people in the UAE from the spread of COVID-19, the UAE government has announced the closure of all places of worship for 30 days with effect from 9.00pm, 16 March 2020
The current situation is a time for us as Catholics to give an example of faith, hope and charity in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty, especially through our Lenten practices.