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Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI ahead of Pope emeritus’ 95th birthday
The two men prayed together ‘after a brief and affectionate conversation.’ Read more
Pope Francis will wash feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope will visit the prison of Civitavecchia, outside Rome. Read more
The real story of Father Stuart Long, portrayed in "Father Stu" movie by Mark Wahlberg
Father Stuart Long, who was a priest of the Diocese of Helena, is the main character of "Fr. Stu" in... Read more
With pope’s blessing, Knights of Columbus to give 10,000 Easter care packages to Ukraine war victims
‘Our efforts in Ukraine and Poland have only just begun,’ said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. 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
Why the pope’s representative in Kyiv is fighting ‘fake news’
The nunciature denied claims that Vladimir Putin has accounts at the ‘Vatican bank.’ Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis says about World War III in a new book
‘And so, step by step, we are moving towards catastrophe,’ the pope writes. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Armed aggression’ is ‘an outrage against God’
The pope described war as ‘a blasphemous betrayal of the Lord of Passover.’ Read more
‘Our hands have become like wings’: Catholic charity workers bring aid to Kyiv region
Caritas-Spes distributed five tonnes of food in recently liberated areas. Read more
As Canada normalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide for mentally ill, doctors voice concerns
Last year, Canadian lawmakers approved legislation that expanded the eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide to the mentally ill, and... Read more
Monterrey archbishop encourages families to share the faith during Holy Week
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey encouraged the faithful on Sunday to take advantage of Holy Week “to share the... Read more
How to live Holy Week? Here are Mother Angelica's tips
Mother Angelica, the foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), offered advice, counsel, and prayers to viewers of her... Read more
Spaniards send Sacred Heart badges to Ukraine's soldiers
The Diocese of Getafe, in collaboration with the Shrine of the Great Promise in Valladolid, has made 10,000 Sacred Heart... Read more
Bishop 'horrified' by Brooklyn shooting, asks prayers for injured and first responders
Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn urged prayer for those injured in a shooting at a subway station in the New... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Speak out forcefully' against 'abominable actions' in Ukraine
In a message to participants in an interreligious pilgrimage to Ukraine, Pope Francis said “the present moment leaves us deeply... Read more
‘An untimely idea’: Ukrainian Catholic leader concerned by format of Pope’s Good Friday Via Crucis
Major Archbishop Shevchuk addressed the plan for Ukrainian and Russian families to carry a cross together. Read more
Woman who endured neglect and abuse declared venerable by Pope Francis
Maria Aristea Ceccarelli’s parents married her off to a man who treated her like an indentured servant. Read more
Cardinal Tagle laments killing of Caritas workers in Mariupol
‘We honor the sacrifice of humanitarian workers by praying for them and their families,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis approves canonization of immigrant nurse
Bl. Artemide Zatti was born in Italy, but emigrated to Argentina in 1897. Read more
Bishops sign letter warning that Germany's 'Synodal Path' could lead to schism
An 'open letter' circulating among the world's bishops criticizes Germany's ongoing "Synodal Path" process for looking at the Church and... Read more
