Archive for March 7, 2022

A close-up of the copy of Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà, usually kept at the Vatican Museums.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

How Michelangelo’s 3 Pietàs speak to a suffering world

The Pietà evokes the suffering of mothers ‘who hold their children not knowing if their children will survive.’ Read more

Papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pictured in St. Peter’s Basilica on June 29, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

‘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

Polish volunteers help Ukrainian refugees arriving at a train station in Przemyśl, southeastern Poland.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

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

Pope Francis meets with the Order of Malta's Fra' Marco Luzzago on June 25, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Order of Malta’s reform is now firmly in Pope Francis’ hands

Knights said that the pope ‘listened carefully to their issues’ at a Feb. 26 meeting. Read more

Alexandria, Virginia City Hall?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

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

Bishop Raymond Chappetto, who retired as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn March 7, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

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

The Knights of Columbus has sprung into action to provide aid to victims of the war in Ukraine.?w=200&h=150

By Alejandro Bermudez

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

The Armenian Cathedral of Lviv.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

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

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By Katie Yoder

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

Stained glass window depicting St. Joseph.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

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

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel with what appears to have a substance resembling blood dripping from his forehead.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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