Diocese of Duluth

Italian priest, Father Giorgio Marengo, IMC, is the new Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, whose jurisdiction includes the whole of Mongolia.

Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The event marks the beginning of the Holy Week, the most solemn period of Christians worldwide that recalls the passion and death of Christ, culminating in HIs glorious Resurrection.

Pope Francis on Thursday releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for April, which this month is that "those suffering from addiction may be properly helped and accompanied."

Fr. Antony Kadavil reflects and comments on the readings at Mass for Palm Sunday. He says that today's liturgy combines two contrasting moments: one of glory, the other of suffering. Besides the welcome of Jesus into Jerusalem and there is also the drama of His trial which ends in His crucifixion and death. Let us rejoice and sing as Jesus comes into our life today.

Christian hospitals and healthcare centres in India have re-organized their wards, staff, and equipment to cooperate with the government in addressing the Covid-19 challenge.

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, calls for a commitment to international solidarity, and confirms the Church is close to those who are suffering because of the coronavirus.

In a message for the 500th Anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in what is now Argentina, Pope Francis invites the faithful to live out the words of Jesus: “Do this in memory of me”.

As one new case of Coronavirus is reported in the Vatican on Thursday, the Director of the Holy See Press Office says the Holy See and Vatican City State are adhering to strict measures in order to safeguard staff.

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, the Executive Director of StandtoEndRape, who contracted COVID-19 during a post-Commonwealth event in the United Kingdom, has recounted her experience in the isolation ward.

In a message for the Buddhist feast of Vesakh, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue invites Buddhists and Christians to promote a culture of compassion and fraternity.