Ukrainian priest: ‘It’s in these times when heroes and saints are born’
Regarding the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary that Pope Francis carried out on March 25 last year, the Ukrainian priest said that…
Nicaraguan bishop responds to insults by Daniel Ortega, calling him ‘corrupt and criminal’
The Nicaraguan dictator took the occasion to attack the Catholic Church. He said he was raised in Catholicism and then after railing against the Catholic Church, the popes, and Spanish…
Funeral and public viewing set for murdered Bishop David O’Connell
A vigil Mass will be held following the public viewing at 7 p.m. and will be livestreamed both here and here. O’Connell’s funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March…
Ukrainian Catholic leader on anniversary of war: We need spiritual strength
Shevchuk noted that some military experts believe that the escalation of the conflict, especially in the Donbass region, reached its peak on Feb. 23. In the last day alone, 90…
Nigerians head to the polls to choose a new president — and brace for post-election violence
“Corruption was rife in customs but I was not part of it,” he wrote. “I saw customs … as a way of making money for the government.” He believes that…
Biden Justice Department indicts 8 more pro-life activists for FACE Act violations
The indictment does not state the pro-life activists’ ages. Six of the names listed in the indictment match six of the 11 pro-life activists who were indicted on FACE Act…
Nigeria’s newest cardinal: Presidential election will ‘either make or break Nigeria’
In the North, Fulani herdsmen who grazed their cattle in the Lake Chad basin have been moving southward on “a collision course with the agriculturalists of the Middle Belt Area…
Conservative Anglican leaders reject archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex union blessings
“With the Church of England and the archbishop of Canterbury forfeiting their leadership role of the global Communion, GSFA primates will expeditiously meet, consult, and work with other orthodox primates…
It could soon be a crime to gather outside of abortion facilities in Scotland, even for prayer
“Those who turn up near to the locations where abortions are carried out, to offer prayer and help, do so with the greatest compassion and sensitivity,” he told CNA Feb.…
Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble
Sewing broken hearts back together Caritas-Spes, operated by Ukraine’s Latin rite Catholic Church, is one of two organizations affiliated with Caritas Internationalis in Ukraine. The other, Caritas Ukraine, is overseen…
Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’
The Vatican later said at noon Rome time that Pope Francis’ last appointment of the day, a meeting with the YMCA Italy, had been canceled. It also confirmed that other…
Housekeeper’s husband officially charged in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
O’Connell was found dead with “at least” one gunshot wound to his upper body on Feb. 18 in his bedroom at his Hacienda Heights home, Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna…