Archive for February 25, 2022
How Poland’s Catholics are helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
Jasna Góra, Poland’s largest shrine, is providing space for Ukrainians in its pilgrim house. Read more
Russia’s Catholic bishops call on leaders to end conflict with Ukraine
They said they were ‘deeply shocked’ by the outbreak of full-scale war. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain
The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ Read more
Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to Vatican ‘to show his concern’ at Ukraine conflict
The visit lasted around half an hour. Read more
Assisi to host Mass for peace in Ukraine at the tomb of St. Francis
Assisi is known as ‘the city of peace.’ Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ schedule for first international trip of 2022
The pope will travel by catamaran between islands in Malta. Read more
Biden announces Supreme Court pick: Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Joe Biden has chosen federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his first nominee to the Supreme Court. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader says: ‘In this tragic time, all our hope is in God’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk appealed for national unity. Read more
PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb
John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic University students take shelter as air raid sirens sound
‘Our spirit remains strong,’ said the university’s rector. Read more
Pope Francis joins college students of the Americas to talk about migration
Pope Francis spoke with college students from the Americas on Thursday, listening to their thoughts on migration and the situation... Read more
Russia’s invasion ‘will probably call for martyrdom,’ leader of US Ukrainian Catholics warns
Reacting to the rapid pace of developments on the first day of Russia’s attack, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said the “unthinkable... Read more
EWTN’s new movie chronicles true stories of Ukrainian persecution
Viewers who want to know what life is really like after a Communist invasion need look no further than EWTN’s... Read more
Ukraine conflict: Catholics in Rome pray for peace
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing. Read more
Pope Francis opens special process to canonize 16 Carmelite martyrs of the French Revolution
At the request of the bishops of France and the Order of Carmelites Discalced (OCD), Pope Francis agreed on Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine. Read more
Beloved social media nun dies
Messages from around the world have flooded Twitter as the beloved “Digitalnun,” Sister Catherine Wybourne, died of cancer Feb. 24,... Read more
England temporarily extends at-home medical abortion pandemic policy
Pro-life critics voiced disappointment after England’s health authority gave a six-month extension to a temporary policy that allows women to... Read more
Black Catholic journalist Daniel Rudd was born a slave. He left a legacy.
In the wake of the American Civil War, the former slave Daniel Rudd launched a newspaper that sought to inform... Read more
7 things to know about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Joe Biden nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Friday. Read more
Vandalism, arson hits Catholic churches, cemeteries, and schools across US
Recent weeks witnessed acts of vandalism at Catholic churches and cemeteries across the U.S. While some of the alleged perpetrators... Read more
