Archive for March 17, 2022

Pope Francis opens the 93rd Judicial Year of the Tribunal of the Vatican City State, March 12, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?

Previously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk records a video message on March 17, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’

Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more

Cardinal Angelo Becciu.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘I am not afraid’ of the truth, says Cardinal Becciu in testimony at Vatican finance trial

Taking the stand, the cardinal said: ‘I am here with my head held high.’ Read more

Carl Anderson, pictured at the Angelicum in Rome on March 17, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Carl Anderson: ‘The Christian heritage of the West cannot be preserved by looking backward’

The former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus was speaking at the Angelicum in Rome. Read more

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By CNA Staff

Which novena to pray for Ukraine? Here are some really good ones

Catholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking:... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Knights of Columbus urges members to join novena for Ukraine and Russia

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus has called on his fellow knights to join in a nine-day... Read more

Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic archbishop ‘did the right thing’ in LGBT author dispute, says education consultant

The author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed. Read more

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By Katie Yoder

Our Lady of Fatima pilgrim statue arrives in Ukraine prior to March 25 consecration

A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country... Read more

A Syrian refugee.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

‘You are not forgotten,’ Pope Francis tells Syrians entering 12th year of war

Since the war started on March 15, 2011, half a million people have died. Read more

A girl praying at the Basilica del Santo Niño in Cebu, Philippines in 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Fearful of world war, Philippines' bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine

Voicing concern that the far-away conflict in Europe will have consequences in Asia, the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, one... Read more

Downtown view of Jefferson City, Missouri, with the State Capitol at dusk.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Missouri lawmaker says controversial bill won't outlaw ectopic pregnancy treatment

A Missouri lawmaker plans to amend a bill concerning ectopic pregnancies to allay concerns that it would outlaw treatment for... Read more

Pope Francis talks to young people in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 15, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Alejandro Bermudez

Pope Francis invites Catholic bishops worldwide to join him in consecrating Russia, Ukraine

In a letter sent urgently on Mar. 17 to all U.S. Bishops, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop... Read more