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Ukrainian soldier saved by praying the rosary, priest recounts
Part of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. Read more
Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch
The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader on anniversary of war: We need spiritual strength
“On this 365th day of war, we thank the Lord God that we can continue to fight against the evil... Read more
‘This is how we experienced a year of war in Ukraine’
What does it mean to be a Christian in times of war? This is the existential question to which Christians... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics to livestream Stations of the Cross from bomb shelter on Friday
The online prayer event on the first Friday of Lent at 8 p.m. Kyiv time will tell the personal stories... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader says focus is on providing help and hope, one year into the war
“It’s a miracle we are still alive,” Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk told reporters at a Feb. 8 news conference organized... Read more
Pope Francis decries culture that ‘throws away’ unborn children, elderly, poor
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more
Here’s what American Catholics in the pews have done to help relief efforts in Ukraine
“When the first bombs struck Ukraine nearly a year ago, aid was already coming in from Catholics in the United... Read more
Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus is ‘the unsurpassed model of evangelization’
At his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that one of the best images to represent Jesus’ style of life... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
Archbishop Broglio visits Ukraine, promises American solidarity
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity. Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
With Zelenskyy in the U.S., faith leaders sign petition calling for a ‘Christmas truce’
One thousand faith leaders have signed a petition that asks the Biden administration to push for a “negotiated settlement” to... Read more
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, ‘What did we learn from the pandemic?’
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Francis asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can... Read more
KofC Supreme Knight to American Catholics: ‘Remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine this winter’
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is convinced that American Catholics must continue to stand in solidarity with the... Read more
Seeing Jesus in the enemy: Christmas in Ukraine’s martyr city
There is a lot to rebuild in the town of Izium. An estimated 80% of the taller buildings and 30%... Read more
9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore
Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly. Read more
Russia is ‘willing’ to speak with Pope Francis about the war in Ukraine
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov said his government is willing to talk with Pope Francis, the U.S., and France to... Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Putin for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Oct. 2, the pope dedicated nearly all of his Angelus address... Read more
