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Catholic blogger remains detained in Belarus after criticizing regime
Already three years into his 15-year prison sentence for criticizing the country’s regime, Ihar Losik has not been heard from... Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people. Read more
Caritas Poland leader: We’ll help those in need for as long as Belarus border crisis lasts
The Catholic Church in Belarus is also aiding migrants at the border. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for end to Belarus border crisis
Thousands of migrants are seeking entry to Poland. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border
Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop: Help migrants caught in Belarus border crisis
Poland has sent troops to secure its roughly 250-mile border with Belarus. Read more
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop for Belarus capital
He succeeds Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, who retired in January. Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops call for solidarity with refugees amid Belarus border standoff
The bishops described the situation at the Poland-Belarus border as “disturbing.” Read more
Nuncio prays for peace and harmony in Belarus at renowned Marian shrine
Archbishop Ante Jozić prayed that, with God’s help, divisions would be overcome. Read more
Revered icon of Our Lady unscathed after Belarus church fire
The icon of Our Lady of Budslau has been venerated for centuries in a village north of the capital, Minsk. Read more
Belarus bishop offers Mass for Chernobyl victims on 35th anniversary of nuclear disaster
“It was the largest man-made disaster in human history. We feel its effects today,” Archbishop Kondrusiewicz said. Read more
Tattoo artist restores Stations of the Cross in Belarus
A tattoo artist has restored the Stations of the Cross at a church in Belarus at the invitation of the... Read more
Authorities in Belarus stall Catholic charity initiative to help low-income families
A decision by the authorities in Belarus has left a Catholic charity unable to pursue an initiative aimed at helping poor... Read more
‘Despite change, the Church remains’: Emotional farewell Mass for Archbishop Kondrusiewicz
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz said at a farewell Mass on Sunday that the Church would remain a source of strength for... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Archbishop Kondrusiewicz days after return to Belarus from exile
Less than two weeks after Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz of Minsk was allowed to return to Belarus after a four-month exile,... Read more
Pope Francis sends special envoy to meet with Belarus president
Pope Francis sent a special envoy to meet with the president of Belarus Thursday amid tensions between between the Catholic Church... Read more
Church in Belarus calls for prayers after police detain Catholic priests
The Church in Belarus appealed for prayers Tuesday after police detained two Catholic priests. Read more
Belarus to be consecrated to Mary on Immaculate Conception feast
The metropolitan archbishop of Minsk has asked all churches in Belarus to pray an act of consecration of Belarus to... Read more
Catholic bishops appeal for ‘peaceful solution’ to crisis in Belarus
The Catholic bishops of Belarus appealed Wednesday for a “peaceful solution” to the crisis that has gripped their country since... Read more
