Archive for March 16, 2022
‘We are grateful’: Ukrainian Catholic leader welcomes consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘This is a spiritual act long awaited by the Ukrainian people.’ Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
Latin American bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
CELAM said the Marian consecration was a cause of ‘great joy and hope.’ Read more
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
The U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties. Read more
Here’s the prayer for Ukraine cited by Pope Francis
The prayer was composed by Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples. Read more
What has Pope Francis changed about Mass intentions? A CNA Explainer
Here’s what a recent clarification from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary means. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’ Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow. Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
Latvia’s foreign minister: The Church must keep its moral compass
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more
The Church asks prayers for peace on US-Mexico border
On a day marked by violence on the border with the United States, the Diocese of Nuevo Laredo encouraged prayer... Read more
Three hurt when Catholic charity's van struck by artillery fire in Ukraine
Three volunteers for the U.S.-based Vulnerable People Project were hurt, one critically, when their vehicle came under fire in northwest... Read more
Parma's St. Anthony of Padua School settles into temporary quarters in fire's aftermath
Last week, dozens of volunteers were scurrying through St. Bridget of Kildare School in Parma unloading and organizing thousands of... Read more
Black Catholic worship is unique — but majority-Black parishes are rare, survey says
A new survey of Black Catholics in the United States sheds light on what makes Black expressions of Catholicism unique,... Read more
'It was a miracle I escaped': Nigerian sister recounts deadly shooting
Sister Nkiru was returning home from a marriage ceremony with other people when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Read more
Bring Saint Patrick's peace and sympathy to Ukraine conflict, Irish archbishops say
This Saint Patrick’s Day is a time for prayer and action for peace in Ukraine and for all the refugees... Read more
