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EU bishops implore Russian Orthodox patriarch to intervene in Ukraine conflict
Patriarch Kirill is primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church with an estimated 150 million members. Read more
Our Lady of Fatima shrines asked to join in prayer for conversion of Russia
The appeal was made by the rector of Ukraine’s Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima. Read more
Colorado abortion bill dehumanizes the unborn, public testifies
Following a marathon public hearing on a proposal to codify unrestricted abortion into Colorado law, a state committee passed the... Read more
Report: Top Biden science advisor defended using aborted baby parts in research while NIH director
Pro-life leaders are challenging Dr. Francis Collins, a top Biden science advisor, after a new report claimed that he defended... Read more
Arrests made, statues restored at vandalized Catholic Church
Three people were arrested for vandalizing statues of the Holy Family outside a Catholic church in Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 23. Read more
Air strike damages Catholic convent as Myanmar conflict continues
The Myanmar conflict’s destruction continued early Thursday morning, when a military aircraft attack on a town in the east of... Read more
At Ukraine border, papal envoy denounces hospital bombing
‘We must stop these attacks on civilians,’ Cardinal Czerny said. Read more
First Mass since Reformation celebrated at Swiss cathedral
The last Mass at St. Pierre Cathedral was in 1535. Read more
Ukraine war: Metropolitan Hilarion suspended from post at Swiss university
Metropolitan Hilarion is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church. Read more
Catholic charity helping Christians flee Taliban is now active in Ukraine
Jason Jones' Vulnerable People Project has helped Christians and other minorities escape the Taliban in Afghanistan since U.S. forces pulled... Read more
Ukraine's ‘City of Mary’ has been turned into a cemetery, says Catholic leader
The besieged city of Mariupol is known as the ‘City of Mary.’ Read more
Father Jacques Hamel murder: Catholic archbishop says ‘justice is done’ as 4 are convicted
Three of the defendants reportedly asked for forgiveness during the trial. Read more
Nordic Catholic bishops: German ‘Synodal Way’ fills us with worry
The bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Massachusetts top court considers challenge to ban on assisted suicide
The highest court in Massachusetts considered a challenge brought by two doctors against the state’s prohibition of physician-assisted suicide on... Read more
Washington archdiocese drops school mask requirement in DC
Masks are no longer mandatory at Catholic schools in Washington, D.C., the Archdiocese of Washington announced Wednesday. Read more
'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion
The Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine,... Read more
Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said. Read more
Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels 'blessed to suffer persecution'
Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels "blessed... Read more
St. John Paul II’s former residence in Poland opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Almost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland. Read more
With joy and hope, growing Norbertine abbey to launch new community in Illinois
The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will... Read more
