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Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more
Latvia’s foreign minister: The Church must keep its moral compass
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’ Read more
What has Pope Francis changed about Mass intentions? A CNA Explainer
Here’s what a recent clarification from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary means. Read more
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
The U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties. Read more
Latin American bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
CELAM said the Marian consecration was a cause of ‘great joy and hope.’ Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
Ukraine 'genocide' represents 'David and Goliath' battle, say ambassador, archbishop
Ukraine leaders are condemning Russia’s invasion of the country, with the Ukrainian ambassador calling the situation a “full-scale genocide” and... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for worldwide novena ahead of Pope Francis' consecration of Russia, Ukraine
Ukrainian Catholic leaders have been urging Pope Francis to take the dramatic step to consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to... Read more
British doctor allowed to continue 'abortion pill reversal' treatment after licensing body investigation
A Catholic doctor will again be allowed to offer a treatment known as “abortion pill reversal,” after a British medical... Read more
India court upholds hijab ban in schools as religious tensions continue in Karnataka
The state of Karnataka may ban Muslim girls from wearing head scarves in schools, the state’s highest court has ruled,... Read more
Here are resources on the 1984 consecration of Russia
With the announcement that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25, interest... Read more
Is the viral video of the Blessed Sacrament traveling through Kyiv fact or fiction?
A video from Ukraine tweeted on March 12 quickly went viral. But did it show the Blessed Sacrament traveling through... Read more
Church in Spain expresses its will that 'the truth shine forth' concerning cases of clerical abuse
Addressing the 506 cases of clerical abuse that the Spanish Bishop’s Conference has on record, conference spokesman Bishop Luis Argüello,... Read more
Jesus ‘bears the wounds of Ukraine today,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘God is on the side of those who are victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more
Here's what you need to know about consecration of Russia and Ukraine by Pope Francis
The Vatican's surprise announcement March 15 that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary... Read more
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25. Read more
D.C. restores Sister Dede's medical license during COVID-19 vaccine legal battle
Sister Deirdre Byrne, perhaps better known as “Sister Dede,” says she can temporarily resume her work as a physician and... Read more
