How is Russia-Ukraine war linked to religion?
Ukraine’s tangled political history with Russia has its counterpart in the religious landscape, with Ukraine’s majority Orthodox Christian population divided between an independent-minded group based in Kyiv and another loyal to its patriarch in Moscow. But while there have been appeals to religious nationalism in both Russia and Ukraine, religious loyalty doesn’t mirror political fealty […]
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks in a Vatican News interview published Nov. 30, 2021. / Screenshot from Vatican News – Italiano YouTube channel. Vatican City, Feb 28, 2022 / 04:40 am (CNA). The Vatican secretary of state said on Monday that it is not too late for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. “There is still […]
Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso comments the Zayed Award
The President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue highlights the message of fraternity conveyed by the Zayed Award assigned today in Abu Dhabi, especially in light of the current war in Ukraine. Read all
Major Archbishop Shevchuk: May dialogue and diplomacy conquer war
In a videomessage, Major Archbishop Sviatislov Shevchuk of the Greek Ukrainian Catholic Church, speaks of the strength of the Ukrainian people, and offers help to the relatives of the Russians who may have lost their lives after entering Ukraine. Read all
Forming Watchful Teens
This past year, I started hosting movie nights for our teens and some of their friends, with the goal of helping them to become discerning users of film. These evenings are an extension of our homeschooling—educating the whole person. We only watch classic black-and-white films where the images, acting, and script develop clear characters to […]
The Myth of the “Crusader Putin”
In recent years, American Catholics have found our country violently at odds with many of our firmly-held beliefs—from traditional marriage to defense of the family to defense of the unborn. In response, many of us have looked to the outside world for a Christian country that would emit a glimmer of hope. Some conservative Catholics […]
Last Pro-Life Democrat Standing
And then there was one. Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar is currently the only pro-life Democrat in the House of Representatives. On Tuesday, March 1, he will face a primary challenger from the pro-abortion left. Jessica Cisneros is hoping to repeat the “if at first you don’t succeed, try again” formula that brought down Chicago-area congressman […]
Vatican’s top diplomat offers mediation to end ‘war unleased by Russia against Ukraine’
ROME – Pope Francis’ top diplomat on Monday confirmed what many suspected: The Vatican is ready to “facilitate dialogue” between Russia and Ukraine to “avoid any escalation, stop the clashes and negotiate” amidst what he called “a military attack.” “Above all the military attack must stop immediately. We are all witnesses to its tragic consequences,” […]
Top Italian prelate laments ‘mad war’ in Ukraine, calls it a ‘failure of politics and humanity’
FLORENCE, Italy – During a freezing morning in Florence, there was little the hundreds of pilgrims who were attending a Mass could do to keep warm. The half empty square, with seats kept apart due to COVID-19 regulations. The closing Mass of the Feb. 23-27 Symposium on the Mediterranean was originally scheduled to be led […]
These 17th century monks did a beer fast for Lent
Beer. / Africa Studio / Shutterstock. Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2022 / 03:25 am (CNA). With the Lenten about to begin, Catholics will be immersing themselves in 40 days of abstaining from sweets, technology, alcohol and other luxuries. But did you know that Catholic monks once brewed beer specifically for a liquid-only Lenten fast? Back […]