Russian Catholics stage ‘quiet commemorations’ for deceased dissident Navalny
byBy Jonathan Luxmoore A senior Russian Catholic has urged church leaders abroad to commemorate the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, as armed police dispersed citizens…
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As Ukraine aid stalls and a city falls, an archbishop warns Catholics are in Russia’s crosshairs
byBy Kate Scanlon, Gina Christian WASHINGTON — As an emergency bill to replenish dwindling ammunition and supplies for Ukraine’s forces languishes in the U.S….
Mexican presidential hopefuls meet Pope Francis
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s two main presidential candidates have met with Pope Francis in the prelude to the country’s election campaigns,…
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet Oct. 2-27 and will be preceded…
Nigeria faces looming crisis, becoming a ‘killing field,’ bishops say
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Nigeria’s government must urgently address the “evil of kidnapping” and the “looming crisis” in the country, two Vatican…
Donors help raise $100,000 for Catholic marriage ministry initiatives across western Kentucky
byBy Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — Contributions of $50,000 enabled the Owensboro Diocese to receive a matching grant from the national Catholic Marriage…
As Vatican, others urge disarmament, Russia reportedly working on space-based nuclear weapon
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The United States has new intelligence about new Russian capabilities concerning a space-based nuclear weapon that could threaten the…
Pope gives seminarians Lenten goals
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — During Lent, Pope Francis said, Catholics — and especially Catholic seminarians — should rediscover the joy of simplicity,…
House votes to reauthorize Catholic lawmaker’s landmark anti-trafficking effort
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Feb. 13 voted to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, legislation to bolster anti-trafficking programs,…
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
byVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 — “Do not cast me off in my old age” — as…