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Pope Francis to meet Canadian Indigenous leaders and Catholic bishops next week
The pope will meet with the Indigenous groups individually. 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
Pope Francis: My grandfather taught me to loathe war
The pope said that the suffering of war ‘isn’t learned in books or in other ways,’ but rather ‘from grandparents... Read more
Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. 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
Pope Francis offers condolences after plane crash in China
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping. 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
Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
The pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Read more
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
The new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19. 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
Praedicate evangelium: Things you might have missed in the new Vatican constitution
The new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
‘Ukraine is fighting,’ says Catholic leader after war enters 4th week
Major Archbishop Shevchuk called for prayers for Ukraine’s medical workers. Read more
Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees
‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin. Read more
