The new students' courses at the pontifical universities in Rome begin in early October. Until then, they study Italian, pray, have in-house conferences and will begin to explore the city once their quarantine has ended.
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U.S. bishops express solidarity with Lebanon, join pope in prayers+
At least 100 people were reported dead, more than 4,000 others were injured, and more than 100 people were missing.
Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon’s dire situation+
"This crisis hits everybody -- Lebanese families, Palestinian and Syrian refugees alike. We will start seeing children dying from hunger before the end of the year."
Bishops from Japan, U.S. call Catholics to work for nuclear disarmament+
The bishops expressed concern that the world has overlooked the massive destructiveness of nuclear weapons as experienced in Japan 75 years ago this month.
Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic+
We ... call institutions and civil society organizations to protect children from abuse and exploitation ... and we ask all people to be vigilant and to denounce cases of human trafficking and exploitation.
New report says Iraqi Christians could face extinction+
ACN's survey indicates that security and political reasons remain the primary driver of emigration.
Amid joy as Bethlehem reopens, Christians have uncertainty about future+
"After 80-plus days, I entered the church and I lit candles for all the people and that all the people who are sick in the world will get well."
Public allowed, with restrictions, for Mass in Italy starting mid-May+
The norms apply to all liturgical celebrations including marriages, funeral Masses, baptisms and the anointing of the sick.
Chinese students from St. Anthony’s H.S. arrange medical gear shipment+
Li and Yan are among the 247 international students from 16 nations who attend St. Anthony's.
Nova Scotia archbishop offers condolences after largest mass shooting+
Recalling that it was still the Easter season, Archbishop Mancini urged Nova Scotians to remember "that life carries on beyond death."
