Articles by Zoe Romanowsky
Filipino archbishop asks Catholics to attend protests against government corruption
Nov 28, 2025 / 05:53 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Caritas Ukraine leads efforts to reintegrate children taken by Russia in war
Nov 26, 2025 / 06:00 amAt the forefront of the work of repatriation and recovery of Ukrainian children swept up in the country’s war with Russia is Caritas Ukraine.
‘Sudan needs a voice’: Catholic aid agency pleads for global media attention
Aug 30, 2025 / 07:00 amAs the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development struggles to deliver aid to Sudan, a representative calls for more coverage of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
United in prayer: A litany to be prayed after a school shooting
Aug 27, 2025 / 16:18 pmIn times of tragedy, the Church turns to prayer. Here is a litany written specifically to be prayed after a school shooting.
Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church
Aug 21, 2025 / 17:56 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
PHOTOS: 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off with packed Mass in Indianapolis
May 18, 2025 / 18:00 pmAn estimated 1,000 people, including many young families, joined Archbishop Charles C. Thompson to officially launch the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
The history behind ‘habemus papam’ and the white smoke that announces a new pope
May 6, 2025 / 17:41 pmWhen a new pope is elected, there are two signs that mark that historic moment: the white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the formula “habemus papam.”
The time Pope Francis visited a record shop and other personal moments
Apr 25, 2025 / 07:00 amPope Francis was a pope of “firsts,” and his pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes but also by his personality, character, and style.
Pope Francis conveys closeness to Ukraine in letter marking 1,000th day of war
Nov 19, 2024 / 13:30 pmIn a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the suffering of the people there.
The story of Adele Brise, the seer of the only approved Marian apparition in the U.S.
Oct 9, 2024 / 06:00 amOct. 9 is the solemnity of the apparition known as Our Lady of Champion.
Pope Francis’ message to global literacy event: Multilingual education promotes dialogue
Sep 9, 2024 / 14:10 pmCardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, conveyed a message from the Holy Father to all those involved in International Literacy Day 2024.
4 things to ponder on the feast of the Visitation
May 31, 2024 / 04:00 amMay 31 is the feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, the second joyful mystery of the rosary.
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress
May 18, 2024 / 10:35 amThe Vatican announced Saturday that the pope has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle,as his special envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress this July.
As new altar is consecrated at destroyed Iraq church, former parishioner recalls ‘wonderful days’
Apr 18, 2024 / 06:00 amGeorgena Habbaba says her eyes filled with tears to see her childhood parish and school in Mosul, Iraq, reconstructed and open again for worship and study.
As hunger crisis unfolds in Ethiopia, global charity teams up with Catholic nuns to feed children
Apr 13, 2024 / 06:00 amMary’s Meals, which feeds almost 2.5 million children globally, has been partnering with the Daughters of Charity in Tigray since 2017.
Foundation releases never-before-seen images of Padre Pio
Apr 10, 2024 / 06:00 amTo mark its 10th anniversary, the Saint Pio Foundation in the United States will release all 10 photographs of Padre Pio on April 29.
French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
Apr 5, 2024 / 13:10 pmA French court has fined Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, PSS, and others for the wrongful dismissal of Sabine Baudin de la Valette, formerly Mother Marie Ferréol.
Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in conference address
Mar 8, 2024 / 05:00 amOn the day before International Women’s Day, Pope Francis addressed participants of an international conference on Thursday at the Vatican.
Walking in faith: Eight children receive first Communion in northern Gaza
Jan 11, 2024 / 09:33 amThis past weekend, children at Holy Family Parish in northern Gaza received first holy Communion in the midst of war and turmoil.
‘Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive’: New Orleans Saints owner funds new Catholic school
Jan 7, 2024 / 06:00 amGayle Benson concluded her monthly giving in December with a large donation to Good Shepherd School, which serves inner-city children in New Orleans.