Archive for March 18, 2022

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By Joe Bukuras

Pro-lifers speak out as ‘DIY abortion’ amendment advances

The amendment would permanently allow at-home medical abortions. Read more

An image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Peter's Church, Vienna, Austria.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic bishops of England and Wales to join Pope Francis in Ukraine-Russia consecration

‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall on March 16, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences

‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. Read more

A reliquary containing relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Church of Sant'Angela Merici in Rome, Oct 11, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ heart is coming to New York

The relic will be brought from Italy to New York City on April 3. Read more

Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest

‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more

Pope Francis prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration

The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more

Refugees wait for trains at Lviv railway station in western Ukraine.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees

‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘Ukraine is fighting,’ says Catholic leader after war enters 4th week

Major Archbishop Shevchuk called for prayers for Ukraine’s medical workers. Read more

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

By Carl Bunderson

Hope in Christ, Pope Francis urges religious education conference

Pope Francis encouraged those participating in the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to hope in Christ’s mercy and to be... Read more

This photograph taken on March 18, 2022 shows smoke rising after an explosion in Kyiv. - Authorities in Kyiv said one person was killed early on March 18, 2022 when a downed Russian rocket struck a residential building in the capital's northern suburbs. They said a school and playground were also hit.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Could Pope Francis visit Ukraine? Here’s what his representative in Kyiv said

Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas spoke to EWTN's Raymond Arroyo about the hardships and hopes of Ukrainians trapped in Kyiv. Read more

Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

The latest on Sister Dede: D.C. has given her a religious exemption from vaccination mandate

Sister Deirdre Byrne says she can resume her work as a physician and surgeon in Washington, D.C., after officials there... Read more

A statue depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the parish church of St. Nicholas in Krapina, Croatia.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Is your U.S. diocese participating in Pope Francis' consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here.

Pope Francis has asked all the bishops of the world to join him in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the... Read more