Across the globe, Catholic churches have emptied holy water fonts in an effort to stall the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it’s officially known. From India to the U.K., the U.S. and even to ...

The oldest tradition relates that St. Paul Sergius, who came from Asia Minor in the 3rd century, decided to evangelize the fishermen of Lac de Bages. The fishermen mocked him, drove him away, and ...

Archbishop Martin Jumoad on Tuesday, Aug. 5, announces the temporary closure of St. John the Baptist Parish in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, after the desecration of its holy water font. (Credit: DXDD ...

ODESSA, Texas — When people arrived at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church for service this past Sunday it was the first time they had been greeted by holy water in nearly 5 months. COVID-19 has forced so ...

CWN Editor's Note: “The Diocese of Rome announced now-familiar measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in parishes: emptying holy water fonts, omitting the sign of peace and requesting that ...

The pandemic has radically changed the way we manage hygiene in public spaces. Some new things are added, like hand sanitizer distributors at the entrance of shops; some are taken away, like holy ...