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Articles by CNA Staff
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.
Women commissioned to confer baptisms in German Catholic diocese
Mar 15, 2022 / 06:00 amEssen is the 1st diocese in Germany to take the step.
Almost 1,000 Polish Catholic convents are helping Ukraine’s refugees
Mar 15, 2022 / 04:05 amNearly 1.8 million people have entered Poland from Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion.
‘We will not be silenced,’ says UK Catholic activist after Hong Kong jail threat
Mar 14, 2022 / 09:57 amBenedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law.
'We were practically nothing to him,' ex-seminarian says of Bishop Zanchetta's abusive behavior
Mar 14, 2022 / 09:41 amOne of the former seminarians who was the victim of sexual abuse by Argentine Bishop Emeritus Gustavo Zanchetta of Orán says the powerful prelate manipulated young men under his authority with clothing, computers, and other gifts, discriminated against darker-skinned seminarians, and “bragged about being friends” with Pope Francis.
Expel ‘evil spirit of war’ from Ukraine with prayer and fasting, urges Catholic leader
Mar 14, 2022 / 08:10 amThe appeal was made by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk.
Cardinal Marx celebrates Mass marking ‘20 years of queer worship and pastoral care’
Mar 14, 2022 / 05:00 am‘I desire an inclusive Church,’ he said at the Mass.
Mexican diocese to deny communion to Catholic politicians who voted to legalize abortion
Mar 14, 2022 / 01:47 amAfter the legislature of the Mexican state of Sinaloa voted to legalize abortion up to 13 weeks, the Diocese of Culiacán announced that Catholic politicians who voted in favor of the law will not be able to receive the Eucharist or be godparents.
LA Archdiocese announces special collection for those suffering in Ukraine
Mar 12, 2022 / 16:21 pmThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has asked parishes to add a special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and March 19-20, 2022, in solidarity with those suffering in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.
Russian invasion turning into war against civilians, says Ukrainian Catholic leader
Mar 11, 2022 / 07:40 amCiting official statistics, Major Archbishop Shevchuk said there were more deaths among civilians than the military.
Our Lady of Fatima shrines asked to join in prayer for conversion of Russia
Mar 11, 2022 / 04:25 amThe appeal was made by the rector of Ukraine’s Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima.
Ukraine war: Metropolitan Hilarion suspended from post at Swiss university
Mar 10, 2022 / 09:15 amMetropolitan Hilarion is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Ukraine's ‘City of Mary’ has been turned into a cemetery, says Catholic leader
Mar 10, 2022 / 06:30 amThe besieged city of Mariupol is known as the ‘City of Mary.’
Nordic Catholic bishops: German ‘Synodal Way’ fills us with worry
Mar 10, 2022 / 04:00 amThe bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’
'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion
Mar 9, 2022 / 15:08 pmThe Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine, worrying that leading Catholic figures are on a “hit list.”
Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
Mar 9, 2022 / 12:10 pm‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said.
St. John Paul II’s former residence in Poland opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Mar 9, 2022 / 10:45 amAlmost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland.