By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said his heart was “broken” by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, “Silence the…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left…
By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA — Ukraine is “being crucified before the eyes of the world,” said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of…
Catholic News Service FLORENCE, Italy — European Catholic leaders appealed for peace and expressed alarm about the potential for “a humanitarian catastrophe” after Russia…
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and…
Catholic News Service WARSAW, Poland — With the “further escalation of tension in Ukraine,” the president of the Polish bishops’ conference asked Polish Catholics…
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 will reflect on the importance of…
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Promoting better collaboration between women and men in the Catholic Church is not primarily about equality but about…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The number of Catholics and of Catholic men and women who devote their lives to serving them continues…
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…