Pope Francis is cautioning against pessimism as many people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns to lament that nothing will ever be the same.
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Bishop advises that Masses would be limited to 50 people or less and suggests parishes adopt a reservation plan.
The guidelines ask worshippers to wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books or prayer rugs and skip the collection plate.
In an emergency petition, lawyers for a Las Vegas church have asked a federal judge to force Gov. Steve Sisolak to allow parishoners back into pews.
Las Vegas pastor Robert Fowler died early Tuesday morning, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
The bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas says there will be no Sunday Mass or activities at parishes through May.
The pandemic, which has upended so many societal and sacred norms, will constrain the communal aspects of the monthlong observance.
It’s a cruel irony of the pandemic that the virus not only steals our loved ones, but also the familiar and comforting rituals that help us mourn their passing.
He called himself “Commander” online. He was a leader of an international neo-Nazi group linked to plots to attack a Las Vegas synagogue and detonate a car bomb at a major U.S. news network.
Scores of cars filled an International Church of Las Vegas parking lot Sunday morning to celebrate Easter with a drive-in church service playing on the radio.
From the internet to telephones, ministers are finding ways to celebrate Easter amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman and a group of faith leaders spoke out against a directive that bans the gathering of 10 or more people at places of worship.
With most of the world unable to congregate in person this Easter, churches have moved their services online to provide an opportunity to worship and a sense of comfort.
Open Arms Community Church will livestream its service after drive-in and live services were prohibited.
Livestreaming, Seder-to-go meals will be part of Southern Nevadans’ Passover observances this year.