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Riga archbishop visits Ukrainian child refugees
Archbishop Zbigņev Stankevičs visited with Ukrainian refugee children in Latvia on Friday, welcoming them to the country as an exhibit... Read more
Russian Orthodox metropolitan seems to exclude possibility of an appeal for peace to Russian leaders
In response to a letter to the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church pleading for his intervention in the Ukraine... Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader responds to Polish archbishop’s ‘Synodal Way’ criticisms
Bishop Bätzing said he sought a ‘real theological exchange’ with Archbishop Gądecki. Read more
Abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’ bill to become law in Northern Ireland
The bill makes it a criminal offense for pro-lifers to engage in ‘influencing’ women inside ‘safe access zones.’ Read more
‘Redemption and suffering’: The turbulent history of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The cathedral’s first rector was sentenced to death. Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader meets head of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Major Archbishop Shevchuk requested the meeting with the leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Read more
Home of Benedict XVI’s late brother opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Benedict XVI visited his ailing brother at the house in June 2020. Read more
‘I pray to St. John Paul II every day’: How a Ukrainian refugee found shelter at the pope’s former residence
‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko. Read more
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said. Read more
Catholic leader: Pray for peace in Ukraine before Russian Orthodox cathedrals worldwide
Major Archbishop Shevchuk praised an interfaith gathering outside a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Jerusalem. Read more
Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March... Read more
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
Poland’s Catholics dig deep to help Ukrainian refugees
Catholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity. Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
The blessed who influenced the pope to consecrate the world to Mary during World War II
Blessed Alexandrina of Balazar influenced Venerable Pius XII to consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1942. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’ Read more
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's the answer
Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and... Read more
Don’t blame misfortunes on God, instead turn to conversion, Pope Francis says
Jesus implores us not to blame God for misfortunes and points us instead to conversion as a solution to evils... Read more
Pope Francis visits Ukrainian refugee children hospitalized in Rome
Some of the hospitalized children suffer from serious blast wounds from the war in Ukraine, a Vatican spokesman said. Read more
