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Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
Mar 22, 2022 / 10:41 amThe Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Poland’s Catholics dig deep to help Ukrainian refugees
Mar 22, 2022 / 06:45 amCatholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity.
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
Mar 21, 2022 / 13:34 pmThe pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon.
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Mar 21, 2022 / 07:30 amMajor Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's the answer
Mar 20, 2022 / 10:30 amPope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. This includes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
Mar 19, 2022 / 05:20 amThe long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’
The latest on Sister Dede: D.C. has given her a religious exemption from vaccination mandate
Mar 18, 2022 / 13:05 pmSister Deirdre Byrne says she can resume her work as a physician and surgeon in Washington, D.C., after officials there granted her a religious exemption to the city's vaccination mandate for health care workers.
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
Mar 18, 2022 / 09:10 amThe pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’
Catholic archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest
Mar 18, 2022 / 08:33 am‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said.
Catholic bishops of England and Wales to join Pope Francis in Ukraine-Russia consecration
Mar 18, 2022 / 05:30 am‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole.
Catholic archbishop ‘did the right thing’ in LGBT author dispute, says education consultant
Mar 17, 2022 / 11:51 amThe author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed.
Knights of Columbus urges members to join novena for Ukraine and Russia
Mar 17, 2022 / 11:24 amSupreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus has called on his fellow knights to join in a nine-day campaign of prayer, starting March 17.
Which novena to pray for Ukraine? Here are some really good ones
Mar 17, 2022 / 10:42 amCatholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking: Which novena should I pray?
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Mar 17, 2022 / 08:02 amMajor Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
Mar 16, 2022 / 09:52 amThe discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow.
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Mar 16, 2022 / 09:27 amMajor Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
Mar 16, 2022 / 06:00 amThe U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties.
Here are resources on the 1984 consecration of Russia
Mar 15, 2022 / 15:50 pmWith the announcement that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25, interest in the consecration of Russia, as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, has been renewed. Below is an assortment of documents, collected by EWTN, relating to the request for consecration, and its fulfilment made in 1984 by Saint John Paul II and the bishops of the world.
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mar 15, 2022 / 10:40 amThe consecration will take place on March 25.
D.C. restores Sister Dede's medical license during COVID-19 vaccine legal battle
Mar 15, 2022 / 08:47 amSister Deirdre Byrne, perhaps better known as “Sister Dede,” says she can temporarily resume her work as a physician and surgeon after suing Washington, D.C. officials for denying her a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers.