Archive for March 28, 2022

A priest celebrates the traditional Latin Mass at the Basilica of St. Pancras in Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican corrects ‘extraordinary form’ error in new constitution

The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’ Read more

Pope Francis and Cardinal Konrad Krajewski with the ambulance bound for Ukraine.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican cardinal brings ambulance from Pope Francis to Ukraine

This is the second time that Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has traveled to Lviv since full-scale war broke out. Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Will an Italian convent be closed for opposition to COVID-19 vaccines?

The Vatican carried out an inspection of the Monastery of Santa Caterina in Perugia. Read more

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 28, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Polish Catholic bishops’ leader tells Pope Francis about German ‘Synodal Way’ concerns

‘Francis distances himself from this initiative,’ the Polish bishops’ conference said. Read more

Representatives of the Métis Nation in Canada meet Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 28, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis meets Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican

The pope spent a total of two hours with representatives of the Métis and Inuit peoples. Read more

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Convicted Catholic congressman resigns, citing Mother Teresa quote

In the wake of a criminal conviction, U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Nebraska) announced his resignation in a letter to his... Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk records a video message on March 28, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic leader: Ukraine war presents the world with a choice

Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Make your choice. Stand on the side of the innocent victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more

Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard of Albany?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Former Albany bishop says he returned priests accused of abuse to ministry without involving law enforcement

In a deposition released March 25, the former Bishop of Albany admitted that he did not report several instances of... Read more

A pro-life ad at a bus stop in Spain.?w=200&h=150

By Blanca Ruiz

Thousands march for life in Madrid

Thousands of people participated in the March for Life held Sunday in Madrid. The march terminated at the Plaza de... Read more

Father Jason Charron with an orphan from Ukraine.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A Catholic priest and a parishioner team up to rescue Ukrainian orphans 

A Ukrainian Catholic priest, who is married and a father of seven, recently accompanied one of his parishioners on a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

In China, Christian human rights activist faces mistreatment, fabricated charges, supporters say

Li Qiaochu, a prominent Christian and labor rights activist in China, has been imprisoned for more than a year. Her... Read more