Archdiocese of the Mother of God at Moscow

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Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna, during a consistory Oct. 5, 2019.

Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy

Jun 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow, Russia.

‘Redemption and suffering’: The turbulent history of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Mar 24, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The cathedral’s first rector was sentenced to death. Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary, Moscow, Russia.

Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mar 16, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow.

Russia seeks to bar foreign-educated religious leaders from teaching, preaching

Sep 26, 2020

Catholic leaders in Russia are expressing concern about a bill that would restrict the ability of Russian religious ministers who... Read more