Pope says 'forces of evil' are at work in war on Ukraine
In Russia’s war on Ukraine, “the forces of evil” are clearly at work, leading to “abominable” attacks on innocent people and widescale destruction of their homes, Pope Francis said.
Bishops from four continents express concern about Germany's Synodal Path
In an open letter, 74 bishops from North America, Africa, Italy and Australia have expressed their “growing concern” about the German Synodal Path process and content, warning about its “potential for schism.”
Woman who endured neglect and abuse declared venerable by Pope Francis
Maria Aristea Ceccarelli. / camilliani.org. Vatican City, Apr 12, 2022 / 08:55 am (CNA). Pope Francis has advanced the beatification cause of an Italian laywoman who was neglected by her parents, abused by her husband, and suffered prolonged he… […]
‘An untimely idea’: Ukrainian Catholic leader concerned by format of Pope’s Good Friday Via Crucis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk records a video message on March 30, 2022. / facebook.com/head.ugcc. Kyiv, Ukraine, Apr 12, 2022 / 10:10 am (CNA). The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) expressed concern on Tuesday at plans… […]
Pope Francis: ‘Speak out forcefully’ against ‘abominable actions’ in Ukraine
null / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Vatican City, Apr 12, 2022 / 10:41 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Tuesday sent a message to participants in an interreligious pilgrimage of solidarity with Ukraine.The event, organized by the Elijah Interfaith Institute, to… […]
Bishop ‘horrified’ by Brooklyn shooting, asks prayers for injured and first responders
Emergency personnel crowd the streets near a subway station in New York City on April 12, 2022, after at least 16 people were injured during a rush-hour shooting in the Brooklyn borough of New York. / Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images New York … […]
“Everything happens for a reason”: Mark Wahlberg and Teresa Ruiz on Father Stu
Stuart Long tried many things in life: football, wrestling, boxing, acting in Hollywood, bartending, even managing an art museum. Then, perhaps not entirely unlike Saul being knocked off his horse, his life was radically changed […]
Why prayer comes easy to a backpacker on a hike
Obituaries for Drew Christiansen, S.J., mentioned his extensive writings on foreign policy issues and the Middle East, but he was also a talented and lyrical nature writer.
‘Killing Eve’ deserved better than a botched Christian conversion narrative and a cheap, shock-value ending
Despite its first three seasons of ambitious, campy, violent fun, “Killing Eve” lost its way in its final season with a failed conversion subplot and problematic treatment of queer characters.
Pope plans September visit to Kazakhstan for world religious congress (Vatican News)
Pope Francis plans to visit Kazakhstan in September, to take part in the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The congress, which takes place every three years, was begun by Kazakhstan’s former President Nursultan Nazarbaev in 2003. Past meetings have been devoted to interfaith cooperation to promote peace and fight terrorism. The […]