The outbreak has impacted tourism, one of the highest economic revenues in Italy.
For tourists in Rome, obtaining a good picture next to the Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps can be a real adventure due to the large number of people who visit the Roman trademarks. Yet, that challenge is now gone b...
They have shut down and are sanitizing the hospital, after the first case was confirmed Thursday.
The coronavirus has infiltrated the smallest country in the world, the Vatican City State, with its first positive case.
The organization is taking measures to support its staff's continued work.
While schools shut down and events are canceled because of the coronavirus, dedicated members of Caritas Internationalis make preparations to continue serving those in need.
He offered Mass for victims of the coronavirus, and asked for it to be live-streamed so everyone could participate.
The “Global Compact of Education” and the “Economy of Francesco” have been postponed to October and November, respectively.
So far, the main impact of the coronavirus outbreak in Rome has been the three-day closing of an important church.
In Italy, out of more than 2,000 infected, 52 have died from the disease, while 149 have been cured. Eighty-three-year-old Pope Francis, who has been suffering from a cold for nearly a week now has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Following health tests, authorities confirmed there is no danger in reopening St. Louis of the French later this week.
St. Louis of the French is the first church in the Eternal City to be completely closed to the public because of the coronavirus epidemic.
“Drastic measures aren't always good,” he said. “Don't leave God's faithful people alone,” he added.
The pope also said this difficult time should not be a reason to forget the suffering of the Syrian people.
Dioceses around the world suspend Masses and take other temporary measures in the face of the epidemic.
Until April 3 Masses have been suspended in the heart of Catholicism.
The pope once again prioritized helping those suffering violence in Idlib, Syria.
During the General Audience, he reflected on the beginning of Lent. He said it's a time to practice silence in one's heart.
Seated and wearing a mask, Cardinal John Tong Hon suspended Masses in Hong Kong until Feb. 28. He asked Catholics to follow them online, including Ash Wednesday.
Pope Francis greeted many of the pilgrims gathered in Paul VI Audience Hall. He showed particular affection to this baby in pink.
The pope also asked Christians to remember the Holocaust and never let it happen again.
They are using YouTube Live or uploading videos on the university's website.
The Vatican has seven universities in Rome and dozens of academic training institutes. This week, due to the coronavirus, their classrooms have closed and thousands of students are at home.
In light of the message, the president of the Vatican's hospital expresses concern about the coronavirus spreading to countries less prepared to deal with the epidemic.
He said this before beginning Mass at Casa Santa Marta.
It is credited with protecting the Eternal City during the Great Plague in the 16th century.
“They gave their lives in service of these people,” said the pope.
“We can't be physically close for fear of contagion, but we can have an attitude of nearness,” he said.
"They suffer the uncertainty of what will happen in prison, and also for their family situation," said the pope.
