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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 archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ heart is coming to New York
The relic will be brought from Italy to New York City on April 3. Read more
Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences
‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. Read more
Carl Anderson: ‘The Christian heritage of the West cannot be preserved by looking backward’
The former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus was speaking at the Angelicum in Rome. Read more
Catholic archbishop ‘did the right thing’ in LGBT author dispute, says education consultant
The author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed. Read more
‘I am not afraid’ of the truth, says Cardinal Becciu in testimony at Vatican finance trial
Taking the stand, the cardinal said: ‘I am here with my head held high.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more
Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?
Previously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal. 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
Latvia’s foreign minister: The Church must keep its moral compass
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’ Read more
What has Pope Francis changed about Mass intentions? A CNA Explainer
Here’s what a recent clarification from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary means. 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
Latin American bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
CELAM said the Marian consecration was a cause of ‘great joy and hope.’ Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
Catholic theologians are standing up for Ukraine — and so are their Orthodox peers
The war is exposing stark divisions within Eastern Orthodoxy. Read more
Jesus ‘bears the wounds of Ukraine today,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘God is on the side of those who are victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more
