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Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March... Read more
‘Could you fairly judge a Catholic?’: Sen. Graham presses Ketanji Brown Jackson on Christian faith
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday pressed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the importance of her Christian faith, asking... Read more
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
Poland’s Catholics dig deep to help Ukrainian refugees
Catholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity. Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
WHO guidelines on abortion imply conscience objections are 'indefensible'
The World Health Organization’s latest guidelines on abortion treat individuals and institutions that object to abortion as an obstacle, while... Read more
Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings: Senators signal abortion, religious liberty concerns
Twenty-two senators delivered opening statements on the first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, where... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal laments slow pace, possible corruption in Easter attacks investigation
The Archbishop of Colombo highlighted the frustrations of his people over the perceived lack of investigation and prosecutions related to... Read more
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
The blessed who influenced the pope to consecrate the world to Mary during World War II
Blessed Alexandrina of Balazar influenced Venerable Pius XII to consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1942. Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
The pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Read more
School credits for Pakistan inmates should apply to non-Muslims, too, petition states
Inmates in Pakistan's Punjab province can cut their jail time by taking classes, but only Muslim inmates are given the... Read more
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
The new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’ Read more
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's the answer
Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and... Read more
Don’t blame misfortunes on God, instead turn to conversion, Pope Francis says
Jesus implores us not to blame God for misfortunes and points us instead to conversion as a solution to evils... Read more
Pope Francis pleads for an end to 'abhorrent' war in Ukraine
Pope Francis continued to call for an end to the war in Ukraine Sunday, calling the violence against innocent Ukrainians... Read more
New graphic novels star Catholic exorcists battling demons for souls
The creator of the "Soulfinder" graphic novel series talks to CNA about what inspired him to write about combat vets-turned-priests... Read more
