FLORENCE, Italy (CNS) — European Catholic leaders appealed for peace and expressed alarm about the potential for “a humanitarian catastrophe” after Russia attacked Ukraine. “In the name of God, stop … Learn More
KYIV, Ukraine (CNS) — As Russia fired missiles on several Ukrainian cities and Russian troops reportedly landed in Odessa, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church affirmed the right of … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 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. Before … Learn More
In keeping with Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s request for an archdiocesan service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Commission for Christian Unity for the Archdiocese of Newark … Learn More
“Please pray with me and with your brothers and sisters that we may be one, even as the Father is one with Jesus so that the world may believe,” says … Learn More
In the U.S.-China rivalry that involves a complex mix of diplomacy, trade wars and sanctions, religion has come under increased pressure after the communist regime banned online propagation of religion … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and with restrictions on gatherings still in place in some countries, the Vatican has again extended the period of time … Learn More
Sister Marilyn Marie Minter was sitting inside the Felician Sisters’ mission in Jacmel, Haiti, on Aug. 14 when everything started shaking. This wasn’t the first earthquake she experienced since joining … Learn More
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has invited parishes within the Archdiocese of Newark to take up a special collection during Masses this weekend, Aug. 21-22, to help … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in … Learn More
