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Articles by CNA Staff
‘They pray all day long’: How religious sisters are helping people in need amid the Ukraine conflict
Feb 28, 2022 / 05:40 amSisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement.
Archbishop Gomez offers prayers in message to Los Angeles' Ukrainian Catholic community
Feb 27, 2022 / 16:06 pmArchbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles wrote Sunday to the city’s Ukrainian Catholic parish, assuring them of his solidarity and the prayers of the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
Feb 27, 2022 / 04:21 amHe called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Ukrainian Catholic leader in Kyiv: Priests will celebrate Sunday liturgies in bomb shelters
Feb 27, 2022 / 03:20 amKyiv residents are unable to go to church because of a government-mandated curfew.
Knights of Columbus aims to raise $2m for Ukrainian refugees
Feb 26, 2022 / 11:45 amThe Knights of Columbus announced Friday it is giving $1 million for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion. More than 50,000 have already entered Poland alone.
Michael Warsaw: 'For the good of humanity,' Senate must reject 'horrific' abortion bill
Feb 26, 2022 / 08:22 amWriting in the National Catholic Register, EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw says the proposed Women's Health Protection Act set for a vote in the U.S. Senate on Feb. 28 is "worse than Roe."
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
Feb 25, 2022 / 13:50 pmThe pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine.
EWTN’s new movie chronicles true stories of Ukrainian persecution
Feb 25, 2022 / 12:28 pmViewers who want to know what life is really like after a Communist invasion need look no further than EWTN’s new film, “To Believe,” which was produced by EWTN Ukraine in Kyiv, a city which is now under assault after Thursday’s invasion by Russia.
PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb
Feb 25, 2022 / 09:55 amJohn Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine.
Ukrainian Catholic leader says: ‘In this tragic time, all our hope is in God’
Feb 25, 2022 / 09:10 amMajor Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk appealed for national unity.
How Poland’s Catholics are helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022 / 03:10 amJasna Góra, Poland’s largest shrine, is providing space for Ukrainians in its pilgrim house.
US bishops urge prayer, fasting for Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022 / 14:08 pmArchbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, on Thursday encouraged the undertaking of prayer and fasting for an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Things to know about the Catholic Church in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022 / 11:51 amThough most of Ukraine's population is Eastern Orthodox, Catholics are among those suffering amid Russia's invasion of the country. Russian military entered Ukraine at several points on Thursday, and missile strikes on military targets and cities were also reported.
Polish bishops 'strongly' condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022 / 09:05 amThe Polish Bishops' Conference is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conference president and Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki of Poznan, conference president, released the letter Feb. 24 as reports come in of casualties and destruction as a result from the Russian invasion. The letter can be seen below:
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
Feb 23, 2022 / 12:20 pmThey heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’
US Supreme Court to hear case of web designer who objects to gay marriage
Feb 23, 2022 / 11:09 amThe U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the case of a Colorado web designer who fears prosecution under state anti-discrimination law for stating her faith-based objections to providing services that promote same-sex marriage.
Major archbishop: Russia’s east Ukraine move places ‘all of humanity’ in danger
Feb 23, 2022 / 05:20 am‘Irreparable damage has been done to the very logic of international relations,’ he said.
Florence cardinal hopes papal visit will ‘revive the spirit’ of Italian city’s ‘holy mayor’
Feb 22, 2022 / 06:00 amPope Francis will speak to bishops and mayors of the Mediterranean region in Florence on Feb. 27.
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader expresses ‘fraternal concern’ over German ‘Synodal Way’
Feb 22, 2022 / 02:00 amArchbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative was rooted in the Gospel.
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘open and hospitable hearts’ to refugees from Ukraine
Feb 21, 2022 / 03:05 amOfficials believe that up to a million Ukrainians could seek refuge in Poland.