Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service over which he presided on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica.
Special indulgences have also been granted to those suffering from COVID-19, their caregivers, friends and family and those who help them with their prayers.
Blessings in a Backpack, which provides weekend food supplies for needy students, is moving to the Rancho Cordova Food Locker for distributions while schools are out of session.