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Cardinal Parolin urges end to attacks in call with Russia’s foreign minister
The Vatican’s secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine.” Read more
Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion a ‘miracle,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk compared the war to Poland’s 1920 ‘Miracle on the Vistula’ Read more
People who joined Cardinal Pell ‘pile-on’ guilty of ‘intellectual cowardice,’ says speaker
The cardinal was acquitted by Australia’s High Court on April 7, 2020. Read more
Pope Francis names Washington priest as an auxiliary bishop of Seattle
Father Frank Schuster said he had to pick ‘my jaw up from the floor’ after learning of the appointment. Read more
Who was Titus Brandsma?
Pope Francis will canonize the World War II martyr in May. Read more
Is blood flowing from a Colorado woman's St Michael statue?
On Feb. 23, hours before the world would hear that Russia had invaded Ukraine, a statue of St. Michael the... Read more
EWTN documentary highlights devotees to St Joseph, past and present
A new documentary about St. Joseph, set to air on EWTN this month and available to watch online now for... Read more
Appeals court: Foster parents can share religious views with children
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit recently ruled in favor of a Christian couple in New Jersey... Read more
Lviv's Armenian Cathedral removes Christ statue for safekeeping amid Ukraine conflict
A picture of a statue of Christ being removed from the Armenian Cathedral of Lviv for safekeeping has gone viral... Read more
Facing a 'defining moment,' Knights of Columbus leader vows ongoing support for Ukraine
Much like 9/11 was a defining moment for the United States, “the brutal invasion of Ukraine will be a defining... Read more
Brooklyn auxiliary bishop resigns at age 76
The resignation of Bishop Raymond Francis Chappetto as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn was accepted Monday by Pope Francis. Read more
After outcry, city scraps plan for Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
The Alexandria City Council will no longer be considering a resolution to honor abortionists, after the city’s mayor pulled the... Read more
Catholic leader thanks Poles for welcoming 1 million people fleeing Ukraine war
‘May the Lord God repay you a hundredfold,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
‘I will go to Ukraine, as far as I can,’ says papal envoy
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two Vatican cardinals visiting the war-torn country. Read more
Pope Francis on Lent: Jesus is with us, even when we’re tempted
Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for... Read more
Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Here's the story behind the viral photo of Ukrainian man hugging crucifix
CNA spoke with the photographer who captured a powerful image of a man wrapping his arms around the foot of... Read more
Cardinal Cacciavillan, former nuncio to the US, has died
Pope Francis is expected to attend Cardinal Cacciavillan’s funeral, which will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning... Read more
'I believe I'm holding Mary's hand,' says Catholic journalist chronicling war in Kyiv
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist is documenting day-to-day life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country — and sharing her... Read more
Six years ago today these religious sisters died in Yemen
On March 4, 2018, four Missionaries of Charity were killed by ISIS in Aden, Yemen. Read more
