FAITH/STORIES
VATICAN CITY -- Continuing the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis, Cardinal Michael Czerny visited Slovakia and a Ukrainian border town to convey the pope's closeness to victims of Russia's war against Ukraine.
As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia’s invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual icon of Mary as a symbol of the solace they seek.
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica March 25, the Vatican said.
Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with 'Gospel weapons'
By Catholic News ServiceLVIV, Ukraine-- "I've come with the three most sophisticated Gospel weapons: prayer, fasting and alms," Cardinal Konrad Krajewski told reporters in Western Ukraine March 10 as he prepared to head toward Kyiv and other cities under Russian bombardment.
Vatican secretary of state speaks with Russian foreign minister
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- In a telephone call with Russia's foreign minister, the Vatican secretary of state "conveyed Pope Francis' deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine," the Vatican said.
Vatican mobilizes humanitarian efforts to aid Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As the Russian military continues to bombard Ukraine, the Vatican is mobilizing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those suffering.
'With a heart broken,' Pope Francis prays for peace in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said his heart was "broken" by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, "Silence the weapons!"
Pope Francis visits Russian Embassy to express concern over war
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left the Vatican Feb. 25 to pay a visit to the Russian ambassador to the Holy See.
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.
Pope Francis has issued decree confirming FSSP in its use of 1962 liturgical books
By CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has issued a decree confirming that the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) can continue to use the liturgical books in force in 1962, according to the traditionalist group.
CNEWA remains a beacon of hope
By Carl HetuEighteen years ago this month, I officially began my journey as a national director for CNEWA, specifically to help establish a Canadian office.
Canon Law amendments grant bishops more authority
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Saying he wanted to promote a “healthy decentralization” of some aspects of Church life, Pope Francis made several changes to Church law, granting greater authority to individual bishops, bishops’ conferences and synods of bishops of the Eastern Catholic churches.
Pope Francis restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the oldest of the congregations.