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WASHINGTON, DC – The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called on March 16 for “an immediate cessation of Russia's armed aggression and unprovoked war against Ukraine.” "We are witnessing an…

As war and conflict rage around the world, we think first and foremost of what is happening in Ukraine, and in recent weeks we have become increasingly aware of the threat posed by nuclear weapons. on our world. Justice & Peace…

As opposition to Germany's controversial "synodal way" solidifies, the country's bishops seem determined to redouble their efforts in favor of a revisionist ecclesial program that has already been criticized by the Holy See. But with more…

JERUSALEM — Pope Francis has appointed two new bishops to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The pope has appointed as auxiliary bishops Father Jamal Khader Daibes, Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, and Father Rafic Nahra, Patriarchal…

A letter addressed to the Patriarch of Moscow and signed by the President of the EU Bishops is an appeal to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to intercede with the government to stop the war in Ukraine. By Linda Bordoni…

Auxiliary Bishops of New York John S. Bonnici, 57, left, and Joseph A. Espaillat, 45, exchange smiles during their episcopal ordination March 1, 2022, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. (Photo: CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz) “We…

The Belarusian Catholic Bishops' Conference calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and urges Belarus not to become further involved in the Russian invasion of its neighbour. By Lisa Zengarini The Belarusian…

ROME - As nations and international institutions continue to sanction Belarus for aiding Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, the bishops of Belarus have issued a statement saying "war is a crime against God and man which deserves…

WASHINGTON, DC - The failure of the United States Senate on February 28 to propose an "extreme measure" to establish a legal right to abortion at any stage of pregnancy nationwide "is a huge relief", have said the chairs of the pro-…

By Julie Asher • Catholic News Service • Published March 1, 2022 WASHINGTON (CNS) - The failure of the United States Senate on February 28 to propose an "extreme measure" to establish a legal right to abortion at any stage…

FLORENCE, Italy — Bishops and mayors across the Mediterranean region on Saturday called for an immediate end to violence in Ukraine, calling for negotiations to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. “A sense of pain has taken…

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Russian Catholic Bishops call on leaders to end conflict with Ukraine. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Moscow, the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow. /Kirasinkir via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Rome…

null / Zwiebackesser through Shutterstock. Rome Newsroom, Feb. 21, 2022 / 9:03 a.m. (CNA). Spain's Catholic bishops have commissioned a law firm to carry out an independent investigation into sexual abuse by members of the…

The Italian Episcopal Conference welcomes the decision of the Constitutional Court to reject a request calling for a referendum on the decriminalization of euthanasia. In a statement, they reiterate Pope Francis' recent remarks "condemning…

ROME — Saying he wants to promote a “healthy decentralization” of some aspects of church life, Pope Francis has made several changes to church law, granting greater authority to individual bishops, bishops’ conferences and at the…

Senior Archbishops, Moderators and Presiding Bishops from the 42 churches of the global Anglican Communion will meet in London next month to pray and study the Bible together. The primate reunion was to take place in Rome, Italy. However,…

Later this month, Pope Francis will close a five-day meeting involving dozens of bishops and mayors from the Mediterranean region in the Italian city of Florence. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will be present at the opening…

. There was a time, dating as far back as the 15th century, when church leaders engaged in the sale of indulgences. As defined, an indulgence was "a means of reducing the amount of punishment one must suffer (to atone for) one's sins",…

TORONTO (CNS) — More than two dozen Indigenous delegates, along with a handful of Canadian bishops, plan to meet with Pope Francis the last week of March. The trip to Rome, originally scheduled for Dec. 17-20, was derailed by soaring…

(RNS) — Too many Catholic prelates believe that when it comes to clergy sex abuse, being responsible means never having to say you're sorry. Since the crisis has dragged on, lawyers for the bishops have advised many of them not to…

The CBCP office. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Church is adopting a policy in which it will withdraw resources and reject donations from environmentally “destructive” businesses, such as fossil fuel…

ASIA/HOLY LAND - From Catholic bishops to heads of other Churches: our synodal journey needs your experience and your advice Vatican Media Jerusalem (Agenzia!-->!-->…

WASHINGTON, DC – Pope Francis has appointed two pastors from the Archdiocese of New York to be auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese, Father John S. Bonnici and Father Joseph A. Espaillat. Bonnici, 56, is currently pastor of St.…

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden attended Mass for the first time since taking office, worshiping Sunday at the church he attended when he was vice president. Biden, the country's second Catholic president, chose Holy Trinity Catholic…