In the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war, Pope Francis is being very careful to ensure that he offers solidarity and hope to suffering Ukrainians while not doing or saying anything ...
The young wife of the commander of the Ukrainian battalion still holed up in a steel plant in Mariupol had what she described as a "heart raising" encounter with Pope Francis. Kateryna Prokopenko, wife of Azov ...
Pope Francis will have therapeutic injections to try to alleviate the pain in his right knee, he told an Italian newspaper. "I have a torn ligament; I will have a procedure with injections and we will ...
Renewing his appeal for peace, Pope Francis said he grieves for the suffering of the Ukrainian people, especially given reports of children and the elderly being forcibly deported to Russia. After praying the "Regina Coeli" prayer ...
Pope Francis has given his safeguarding commission a "very clear" mandate to encourage and supervise the world's bishops' conferences in establishing survivor support centers and services, said Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston, president of ...
A Ukrainian Marine commander pleaded with Pope Francis to do everything to save the city of Mariupol, which is close to being captured by Russian forces. "I am turning to you for help because the time ...
Earlier this month, after meeting with representatives of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Pope Francis offered a heartfelt apology for the ghastly abuses of Indigenous children that were perpetrated in Canada’s residential schools. On ...
In his latest column, Our Sunday Visitor managing editor Scott Warden writes that he has noticed himself — and others around him — aging more quickly than expected. He writes: “While it’s probably only a ...
Once again, Pope Francis avoided speaking directly about Russian President Vladimir Putin and instead focused on condemning war as a cruel and inhumane act that "goes against the human spirit." During a conversation with journalists April ...
Christians who truly imitate Jesus are more inclined to forgive and be merciful than those who, under the pretense of holiness, point fingers and condemn others, Pope Francis said. "Those who believe they are upholding the ...
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds norms on abortion for rape, incest http://ow.ly/ch1m50Jiw0L
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Mary, Star of the Sea, protects mariners and is guide for all, Texas Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, says http://ow.ly/LnMy50JivWu
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