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German Catholic bishops’ leader responds to Polish archbishop’s ‘Synodal Way’ criticisms
Bishop Bätzing said he sought a ‘real theological exchange’ with Archbishop Gądecki. Read more
Catholics urged to give with ‘new vigor’ to Good Friday Holy Land collection
Cardinal Sandri said ‘families have suffered beyond measure’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: New Vatican guide on migrant ministry promotes encounter with others
‘All of us are called to commit ourselves to universal fraternity,’ the pope wrote in a preface to the new... Read more
Pope Francis: Women can change the system of power behind Russia-Ukraine war
‘The real answer is not more weapons, more sanctions,’ he said. Read more
‘Redemption and suffering’: The turbulent history of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The cathedral’s first rector was sentenced to death. Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader meets head of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Major Archbishop Shevchuk requested the meeting with the leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Read more
Home of Benedict XVI’s late brother opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Benedict XVI visited his ailing brother at the house in June 2020. Read more
‘I pray to St. John Paul II every day’: How a Ukrainian refugee found shelter at the pope’s former residence
‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko. Read more
Pope Francis to meet Canadian Indigenous leaders and Catholic bishops next week
The pope will meet with the Indigenous groups individually. Read more
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said. Read more
Catholic leader: Pray for peace in Ukraine before Russian Orthodox cathedrals worldwide
Major Archbishop Shevchuk praised an interfaith gathering outside a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Jerusalem. Read more
Pope Francis: My grandfather taught me to loathe war
The pope said that the suffering of war ‘isn’t learned in books or in other ways,’ but rather ‘from grandparents... Read more
Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after plane crash in China
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping. Read more
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
Poland’s Catholics dig deep to help Ukrainian refugees
Catholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity. Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
