Pope visits Russian Embassy to express concern over war
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left…
Ukraine is being ‘crucified in the eyes of the world,’ says archbishop
By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA — Ukraine is “being crucified before the eyes of the world,” said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of…
‘In the name of God, stop now!’ European leaders react to Ukraine attacks
Catholic News Service FLORENCE, Italy — European Catholic leaders appealed for peace and expressed alarm about the potential for “a humanitarian catastrophe” after Russia…
Pope calls for day of prayer,
fasting for peace in Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and…
Catholics in Poland, Western Ukraine welcome people fleeing threat of war
Catholic News Service WARSAW, Poland — With the “further escalation of tension in Ukraine,” the president of the Polish bishops’ conference asked Polish Catholics…
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 will reflect on the importance of…
Women speakers emphasize need for ‘reciprocity’ in church’s ministry
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Promoting better collaboration between women and men in the Catholic Church is not primarily about equality but about…
Vatican statistics show global imbalance
in ratio of Catholics per priest
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The number of Catholics and of Catholic men and women who devote their lives to serving them continues…
Florida House approves measure
to ban most abortions after 15 weeks
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — In a 78-39 vote, Florida’s House of Representatives Feb. 17 approved a ban on most abortions after 15 weeks…
Oregon inventor, 90, turns his genius
to sheltering homeless people
By Ed Langlois PORTLAND, Ore. — In a sturdy homemade woodshop amid filbert orchards not far from the Willamette River, the gears of 90-year-old…