Archive for February 26, 2024
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse
Church authorities did not provide a reason for the resignation of Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, which was announced Feb. 24. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
PHOTOS: 1,000 Christian youth walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem for peace
“The Way of the Cross… A Way of Peace” was organized by the Custody of the Holy Land and involved... Read more
More than a dozen killed in attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso
At least 15 Catholics were killed in an attack during Mass on Sunday in the Burkina Faso village of Essakane... Read more
Texas death row inmate to be executed in days as Catholics call for clemency
Texas has scheduled the execution of Ivan Cantu for Wednesday, Feb. 28. Cantu was convicted for a double murder that... Read more
Here’s what Trump, Biden, and the Catholic Church are saying about IVF
As the U.S. bishops have pointed out, many Catholics may not be aware that the Catholic Church forbids the use... Read more
Ukraine war: ‘We’re praying for the conversion of Vladimir Putin,’ priest says
Feb. 24 marked the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Indian Cardinal Ferrão to head Asian bishops’ conference amid Church’s continued growth
Despite a sharp decline in Church membership in Western Europe and North America, the Church in Asia has experienced continued... Read more
Leading bishop urges U.S. to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, two years into war
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan said Ukraine’s “schools, hospitals, apartments, and basic infrastructure supplying power have been hit by missiles” and... Read more
Cardinal Sarah cautions against disunity among Christians, says it’s counter-witnessing
Disunity among followers of Christ is counterproductive to the mission of witnessing the Gospel message and evangelization, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
