Archive for March 25, 2022
EWTN launches Arabic-language news agency based in Iraq
EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched an Arabic-language news service headquartered in Erbil, Iraq. Read more
Nancy Pelosi describes herself as a 'devout' Catholic who grew up in a 'pro-life family'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about being a “devout” Catholic in an on-stage discussion, while defending her staunch support of... Read more
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine ‘a radical call’ to personal conversion, says Vatican cardinal
‘The consecration will have its own efficacy,’ Cardinal Piacenza said. Read more
As it happened: Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Our reporters were inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more
5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The prayer will be recited by Catholics worldwide on March 25. Read more
Vatican invites Catholics to pray for peace in Good Friday liturgy
The Vatican’s liturgy office said it would not be issuing COVID-19 guidelines for Holy Week liturgies this year. Read more
Vatican explains ‘Tierra del Cielo’ (‘Earth of Heaven’) in consecration prayer
Some Catholics raised concerns about the inclusion of the phrase in Italian and Spanish translations. Read more
Pro-life sidewalk counselor testifies at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings
A pro-life sidewalk counselor expressed concern before members of the Senate Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson has... Read more
Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’ Read more
'It's the time for the world to hear our voice': Catholic news agency in Iraq to serve persecuted Christians
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq, was among the dignitaries at a ceremony marking the inauguration of ACI... Read more
Riga archbishop visits Ukrainian child refugees
Archbishop Zbigņev Stankevičs visited with Ukrainian refugee children in Latvia on Friday, welcoming them to the country as an exhibit... Read more
From coast to coast, US bishops join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Preaching the homily at a Mass in Philadelphia on Friday, the voice of the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' homily at the penance service and act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart
On March 25 Pope Francis led a celebration of the sacrament of penance and the act of consecration to the... Read more
Catholic congressman convicted of lying to federal investigators, pledges to appeal
U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has said he will appeal his Thursday conviction on three felony counts of lying to federal... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics gather in DC for consecration to Mary's heart
The faithful gathered at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington, D.C., on Friday, as Pope... Read more
