Gun groups have gone to court, seeking to stop an order to close gun stores issued by the Los Angeles County sheriff.

Pope Francis prayed for an end to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday in front of an empty St. Peter's Square, as Italy continues to remain one of the most impacted regions in the world.

St. Patrick's Day party linked to six positive tests in and around Lexington, Kentucky

Pope Francis stood alone today in Saint Peter's Square to bless Catholics around the world suffering under the coronavirus pandemic, urging people to ease their fears through faith.

Four older guests died on a Holland America cruise ship where two people have tested positive for the coronavirus and more than 100 are experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Los Angeles County shuts down beaches and hiking trails

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A Seattle, Washington nurse was brought to tears Thursday by the sound of her community cheering for the city's health care workers.

Pope Francis delivered a ""Urbi et Orbi" blessing to an empty St. Peter's Square, praying for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, Friday.

Pope Francis on Friday delivered an "urbi et orbi" prayer, usually reserved for solemn church occasions, to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis's trip to Malta in May has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican said Monday. The trip was postponed in agreement with authorities and the local...

Pope Francis called on all Christians to unite in raising the voices to heaven, proposing a “unanimous prayer” to be offered on March 25.

Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will offer his "Urbi et Orbi" special blessing Friday as the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide.The pope said he plans to offer the blessing traditiona...

Pope Francis said on Sunday he will this week deliver an extraordinary "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) blessing - normally given only at Christmas and Easter - and called for worldwide prayer to respond to the coronavirus crisis.

Crowds reportedly have been banned from Pope Francis's Easter events in April because of the coronavirus.The pope's Holy Week and Easter events, which are typically attended by tens of thousands...

A Vatican spokesman has confirmed the walled city-state's first case of the new coronavirus

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed the walled city-state's first case of the new coronavirus Friday and closed some offices as a precaution while Pope Francis continued recovering from a cold.

As an undergraduate in UNN I believed Onoyima's war on "indecent dressing" was founded. It was not until 2015, while waiting to receive the Urbi et Orbi from the pope on Easter Sunday, did I see newly Confirmed girls walk up to THE POPE in trousers and without scarf on the altar. https://t.co/Cxbmfl2VVn

Satellite carrying Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi message gets placed in orbit Read more: https://t.co/oUXm5Jbv6p

RT @m15992576: The westerners democracy. Urbi et Orbi!!!

RT @m15992576: The westerners democracy. Urbi et Orbi!!!

The westerners democracy. Urbi et Orbi!!! https://t.co/7kHNSAA97e

Coming out urbi et orbi. https://t.co/OXzPxBIJ8h

To you Ted I say … ‘Urbi et Orbi’ from Belfast. Eamonn. https://t.co/j7JH3SqK7T

RT @BruvverEccles: King, Queen, etc. now on the balcony. Do we get an Urbi et Orbi blessing?

King, Queen, etc. now on the balcony. Do we get an Urbi et Orbi blessing?

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis reminded the faithful that the Resurrection of Christ is the most important and most beautiful day in history…

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis reminded the faithful that the Resurrection of Christ is the most important and most beautiful day in history…

Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World", underscoring the joyous hope that Christ's resurrection brings and encouraging Christians to rediscover the joy of serving God. https://t.co/LLTgLaV2wK

RT @KPapajohannes: @NKoufoudakis @deejaymario3 AMEN. Proclaim the the gospel of TRUTH everywhere, Urbi et Orbi. https://t.co/Xb4wrfJKyB

RT @CatSzeltner: Three years ago today. Pope Francis’ special Urbi et Orbi blessing will forever be a part of @Pontifex’s legacy. https:…

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis is set to bless a satellite named “Spes Satelles” (Satellites of Hope) on Wednesday, March 29, which will be…

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis is set to bless a satellite named “Spes Satelles” (Satellites of Hope) on Wednesday, March 29, which will be…

Three years ago today, i remember watching this special apostolic blessing Urbi et orbi @Pontifex from @ntvuganda https://t.co/eDd2cPYfnY

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis is set to bless a satellite named “Spes Satelles” (Satellites of Hope) on Wednesday, March 29, which will be…

RT @CatSzeltner: Three years ago today. Pope Francis’ special Urbi et Orbi blessing will forever be a part of @Pontifex’s legacy. https:…

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis is set to bless a satellite named “Spes Satelles” (Satellites of Hope) on Wednesday, March 29, which will be…

RT @EWTNVatican: Pope Francis is set to bless a satellite named “Spes Satelles” (Satellites of Hope) on Wednesday, March 29, which will be…

RT @staidansheritag: The decree of 8th December, 1870, issued Urbi et Orbi, was brief but beautiful and wonderful and really worthy of the…

RT @Gebrehi46037573: @RealPepeEscobar And what of the human ability to learn and change @RealPepeEscobar? He says he regrets aiding pillag…

RT @Pontifex: If we want it to be #Christmas, the Birth of Jesus and of peace, let us look at the face of the Child who is born for us! And…

RT @cnalive: Known as the patron saint of couples for his defense of Christian marriage, St. Valentine was martyred by decapitation on Feb.…

Urbi et orbi the city and the world

When, during his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message, Pope Francis once again launched the appeal for peace in the Holy Land, he probably had in his eyes the testimonies of four Israeli families who have been fighting to see their children for 8 1/2 years. https://t.co/eWbo2Lwekn