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‘Our life is in God’s hands,’ says EWTN priest in Ukraine
The Catholic priest who directs EWTN Ukraine plans to stay in the capital city of Kyiv while others flee to... Read more
Things to know about the Catholic Church in Ukraine
Though most of Ukraine's population is Eastern Orthodox, Catholics are among those suffering amid Russia's invasion of the country. Russian... Read more
Caritas launches Ukraine fund drive, warning of a 'colossal humanitarian catastrophe'
Caritas Internationalis launched an emergency appeal to provide relief to Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more
Polish bishops 'strongly' condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Polish Bishops' Conference is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conference president and Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki of Poznan, conference... Read more
Vatican laments ‘tragic’ invasion of Ukraine by Russia
“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said on Thursday. Read more
Catholics in Europe react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Catholics across Europe have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and prayers... Read more
Ukraine major archbishop responds to Russian invasion: ‘The Lord is with us’
“We believe that in this historic moment the Lord is with us,” Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lenten message: Addiction to digital media can hurt human relationships
"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Franciscans in Syracuse sue for being 'repeatedly disturbed' by loud concerts, marijuana market
The Conventual Franciscan friars at Assumption Church in Syracuse, New York are suing a music and event venue for disrupting... Read more
Colombian president, bishops condemn court's decriminalization of abortion
The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, rejected Tuesday the Constitutional Court’s decision to depenalize abortion up to 24 weeks of... Read more
You saw the guitar blessing? There was more to that Mass that you missed
A tweeted video clip of a priest using a guitar to bless the congregation at the end of Mass sparked... Read more
Ukraine crisis: Catholic archbishop says God will have last word on Russia conflict
‘Rest assured, our prayers can change the course of this conflict,’ he said. Read more
US Senate to vote on pro-abortion Women’s Health Protection Act
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote next week on a piece of legislation that one pro-life group is calling... Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
US Supreme Court to hear case of web designer who objects to gay marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the case of a Colorado web designer who fears prosecution under state... Read more
French parliament votes to extend abortion time limit from 12 to 14 weeks
The bill also extends the practice of surgical abortion to midwives. Read more
Pope Francis decries excessive ‘exaltation of youth’ as he begins new catechesis series on old age
He said that idealized youth was ‘the dominant image of 20th-century totalitarianism.’ Read more
Major archbishop: Russia’s east Ukraine move places ‘all of humanity’ in danger
‘Irreparable damage has been done to the very logic of international relations,’ he said. Read more
Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday
The pope called for people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on March 2, Ash Wednesday. Read more
Charleston's next bishop aims for unity
Bishop-elect Jacques Fabre of Charleston spoke of his desire for unity in a divided time during an introductory press conference... Read more
