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Beloved social media nun dies

Feb 25, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Messages from around the world have flooded Twitter as the beloved “Digitalnun,” Sister Catherine Wybourne, died of cancer Feb. 24,... Read more

Pope Francis and Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict

Feb 25, 2022

By CNA Staff

The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine. Read more

Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne were guillotined for their faith on July 17, 1794.

Pope Francis opens special process to canonize 16 Carmelite martyrs of the French Revolution

Feb 25, 2022

By Kelsey Wicks

At the request of the bishops of France and the Order of Carmelites Discalced (OCD), Pope Francis agreed on Feb.... Read more

Evening prayer at Rome’s Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus on Feb. 25, 2022.

Ukraine conflict: Catholics in Rome pray for peace

Feb 25, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing. Read more

A scene from the EWTN movie, "To Believe."

EWTN’s new movie chronicles true stories of Ukrainian persecution

Feb 25, 2022

By CNA Staff

Viewers who want to know what life is really like after a Communist invasion need look no further than EWTN’s... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak during the Divine Liturgy of his enthronement as Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

Russia’s invasion ‘will probably call for martyrdom,’ leader of US Ukrainian Catholics warns

Feb 25, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Reacting to the rapid pace of developments on the first day of Russia’s attack, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said the “unthinkable... Read more

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Pope Francis joins college students of the Americas to talk about migration

Feb 25, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Pope Francis spoke with college students from the Americas on Thursday, listening to their thoughts on migration and the situation... Read more

Ukrainian Catholic University students took shelter after air raid alarm sounded in Lviv, Ukraine on the morning of Feb. 25, 2022.

Ukrainian Catholic University students take shelter as air raid sirens sound

Feb 25, 2022

By Courtney Mares

‘Our spirit remains strong,’ said the university’s rector. Read more

Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś of Łódź, Poland, celebrates Mass at St. John Paul II’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica, Feb. 24, 2022.

PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb

Feb 25, 2022

By CNA Staff

John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Ukrainian Catholic leader says: ‘In this tragic time, all our hope is in God’

Feb 25, 2022

By CNA Staff

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk appealed for national unity. Read more

Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated to be a US Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on pending judicial nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC on April 28, 2021.

Biden announces Supreme Court pick: Ketanji Brown Jackson

Feb 25, 2022

By Katie Yoder

President Joe Biden has chosen federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his first nominee to the Supreme Court. Read more

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu on the Maltese island of Gozo.

Vatican releases Pope Francis’ schedule for first international trip of 2022

Feb 25, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope will travel by catamaran between islands in Malta. Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Feb. 23, 2022.

Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain

Feb 25, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God at Moscow.

Russia’s Catholic bishops call on leaders to end conflict with Ukraine

Feb 25, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

They said they were ‘deeply shocked’ by the outbreak of full-scale war. Read more

The Jasna Góra shrine in southern Poland is providing space for Ukrainians in its pilgrim house.

How Poland’s Catholics are helping refugees fleeing Ukraine

Feb 25, 2022

By CNA Staff

Jasna Góra, Poland’s largest shrine, is providing space for Ukrainians in its pilgrim house. Read more

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Biden announces sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict

Feb 24, 2022

By Christine Rousselle

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that there will be new sanctions against Russia in an attempt to isolate the country... Read more

Greek-Catholic priests in phelonia in front of a church in Lviv, Ukraine, in 2018.

Catholic charity commits $1 million to aid Ukraine’s 6,229 religious

Feb 24, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Aid to the Church in Need committed one million euros (equal to $1.1 million USD) to support the work of... Read more

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US bishops urge prayer, fasting for Ukraine

Feb 24, 2022

By CNA Staff

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, on Thursday encouraged the undertaking of prayer and... Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, meets Pope Francis, Nov. 11, 2021.

Ukraine archbishop skipping papal trip to remain in homeland

Feb 24, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych remained in the capital city of Kyiv instead of traveling to Florence for a... Read more