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‘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
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
Here's the story behind the viral photo of Ukrainian man hugging crucifix
CNA spoke with the photographer who captured a powerful image of a man wrapping his arms around the foot of... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop warns that bombings have left people without heat in freezing temperatures
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has warned hat Russian bombardments have left some people in Ukraine without... Read more
'I believe I'm holding Mary's hand,' says Catholic journalist chronicling war in Kyiv
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist is documenting day-to-day life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country — and sharing her... Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader calls for change to Catechism on sexuality
Bishop Georg Bätzing said: ‘Sexuality is a gift from God. And not a sin.’ Read more
St. Francis Xavier: New EWTN film marks 400th anniversary of canonization
The film will be screened at a Rome Jesuit church housing a relic of the saint. Read more
St. Michael the Archangel is the protector of the capital of Ukraine. Here’s why
A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel stands in the center of Kyiv with a shield and a sword and... Read more
Many seeing ‘luminous angels’ over Ukraine, says major archbishop
The Archangel Michael is patron saint of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Read more
Ukraine’s major archbishop: War risks creating ecological disaster as well as humanitarian catastrophe
Fire broke out overnight at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Russian shelling. Read more
Spanish nuns evacuated from Ukraine: Christ was with us in the Blessed Sacrament
Before war broke out in Ukraine, Sisters María, María Jesús, and Antonia of the Missionaries of the Congregation of Saint... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Kyiv is being transformed into the spiritual capital of the world’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk issued a video message as Ukraine entered ‘the second week of this horrible war.’ Read more
How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping relations between Churches
The Patriarchate of Moscow appears increasingly isolated. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop to Russian Orthodox leader: Please ask Putin to stop Ukraine war
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal in a strongly worded letter. Read more
British education secretary praises Catholic schools for 175 years of service
The British secretary for education recently praised Catholic schools on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the founding of... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about eternal rewards, not appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Bishops ask Pope Francis to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The request was issued by Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic bishops. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘May the common prayer of the whole world bring peace to Ukraine’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk sent a video message from Kyiv on the seventh day of the full-scale Russian invasion. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Polish people for opening homes to Ukrainians fleeing war
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
German Cardinal Woelki submits resignation to Pope Francis
The pope will decide on the Cologne archbishop’s resignation in due course. Read more
