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Who will be the next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference?
The choice will ultimately be made by Pope Francis. Read more
Catholic leader: Ukraine war presents the world with a choice
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Make your choice. Stand on the side of the innocent victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more
Pope Francis meets Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican
The pope spent a total of two hours with representatives of the Métis and Inuit peoples. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader tells Pope Francis about German ‘Synodal Way’ concerns
‘Francis distances himself from this initiative,’ the Polish bishops’ conference said. Read more
Will an Italian convent be closed for opposition to COVID-19 vaccines?
The Vatican carried out an inspection of the Monastery of Santa Caterina in Perugia. Read more
Vatican cardinal brings ambulance from Pope Francis to Ukraine
This is the second time that Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has traveled to Lviv since full-scale war broke out. Read more
Vatican corrects ‘extraordinary form’ error in new constitution
The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’ 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
Vatican invites Catholics to pray for peace in Good Friday liturgy
The Vatican’s liturgy office said it would not be issuing COVID-19 guidelines for Holy Week liturgies this year. 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
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
Catholics urged to give with ‘new vigor’ to Good Friday Holy Land collection
Cardinal Sandri said ‘families have suffered beyond measure’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: New Vatican guide on migrant ministry promotes encounter with others
‘All of us are called to commit ourselves to universal fraternity,’ the pope wrote in a preface to the new... Read more
Pope Francis: Women can change the system of power behind Russia-Ukraine war
‘The real answer is not more weapons, more sanctions,’ he said. 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
