Archive for November 14, 2022

Pope Francis receives a hug from a child during lunch on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 13, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis shares meal with the poor

The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Major Archbishop Shevchuk denounces ‘genocidal‘ war in Ukraine

The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church shares his thoughts on his recent meetings with Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus... Read more

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By Zelda Caldwell

10 things to look for at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting this week

The U.S. bishops will choose a new president and vice president and discuss their voting guide, eucharistic revival, and the... Read more

The visit of the German bishops to Rome in November 2022 began with a Holy Mass in the grottoes of St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

‘Truly not an easy task’: German bishops begin talks in Rome amid Synodal Way concerns

Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German bishops would “openly and honestly address” the topics of the process during their ad... Read more

Mass celebrated inside the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. CNA file photo?w=200&h=150

By Edie Heipel

National prayer vigil for life to continue post-Roe

The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics across the country to participate in the prayer vigil from Jan. 19–20, 2023, to... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Arkansas’ narrow defeat of religious freedom proposal has a backstory

As of Friday, 50.43% of voters rejected Issue 3, the Arkansas Religious Freedom Amendment. Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible

The FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists. Read more