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German Cardinal Woelki submits resignation to Pope Francis
The pope will decide on the Cologne archbishop’s resignation in due course. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Let us pray for our enemies’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk deplored the deaths of women and children amid the Russian invasion. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Catholic priest in Kyiv shares how Caritas is helping children find shelter
‘In my house, we have 37 people,’ Father Vyacheslav Grynevych said. Read more
Vatican finance trial to continue with Cardinal Becciu first to testify
Cardinal Becciu said that ‘finally the hour to speak the truth has arrived.’ Read more
Cardinal: Lebanon’s political crisis poses challenge for papal trip
‘We need stability,’ said Cardinal Rai. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Bomb hits Catholic diocese’s headquarters in besieged city
Forty people were sheltering in the basement, but no injuries were reported. Read more
Vatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave for employees
Pope Francis approved the change. Read more
Hackers interrupt Catholic charity’s online press conference on Ukraine
Speakers were drowned out by a stream of obscenities. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishop is sheltering with Orthodox counterpart in besieged city, says charity
‘I wish for this war to end as quickly as possible,’ Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk said. Read more
Cardinal Pell condemns ‘illegal and ferocious Russian invasion’ in letter to Ukrainian Catholic leader
The Australian cardinal said he regretted the ‘absence of support’ for Ukrainians. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop greets Ukrainian refugees arriving at train station as humanitarian crisis grows
Archbishop Adam Szal assured the new arrivals of his prayers for peace in their homeland. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly tells Order of Malta leaders there is ‘no urgency’ to complete reforms
The pope will make the final decisions on reform of the 1,000-year-old order. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘May dialogue and diplomacy conquer war’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk sent a video message from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Read more
Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
He said his visit on March 5-8, 2021, was ‘unforgettable.’ Read more
‘They pray all day long’: How religious sisters are helping people in need amid the Ukraine conflict
Sisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement. Read more
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Vatican was ready to help Russia and Ukraine resume the path of dialogue. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader in Kyiv: Priests will celebrate Sunday liturgies in bomb shelters
Kyiv residents are unable to go to church because of a government-mandated curfew. Read more
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Catholics in Rome pray for peace
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing. Read more
