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Ukrainian suffering makes Rome's Via Crucis format 'incomprehensible', bishop says
Another Ukrainian bishop has voiced concern about the incorporation of both Russian and Ukrainian families into Pope Francis’ Way of... Read more
European church leaders ask Putin and Zelenskyy for Easter ceasefire
‘We respectfully request you to declare a ceasefire in Ukraine from midnight on April 17,’ they wrote. Read more
Ukrainian and Russian families to carry cross at pope’s Good Friday Via Crucis
The two families will carry a wooden cross together for the 13th station in the Colosseum. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader denounces ‘horrific war crimes’ in Bucha
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Europe only saw such scenes in the liberation from the Nazis.’ Read more
‘Enough!’ End war before it ends us, Pope Francis says as Ukraine invasion continues
"Before the danger of self-destruction, may humanity understand that the moment has come to abolish war, to erase it from... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' homily at the penance service and act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart
On March 25 Pope Francis led a celebration of the sacrament of penance and the act of consecration to the... Read more
Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’ Read more
As it happened: Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Our reporters were inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more
5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The prayer will be recited by Catholics worldwide on March 25. Read more
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine ‘a radical call’ to personal conversion, says Vatican cardinal
‘The consecration will have its own efficacy,’ Cardinal Piacenza said. 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
What time is the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here
The pope says he will pray the prayer at 6:30 p.m. Rome time. 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
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... 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
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
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more
Catholic bishops of England and Wales to join Pope Francis in Ukraine-Russia consecration
‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole. Read more
Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
The U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties. Read more
