A prominent Ukrainian academic, who recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, said the pontiff has tasked a handful of cardinals to study the topic of “just war” in light of the current conflict with Russia.
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Martyred Nuns Beatified in Poland
Beatifying 10 Polish nuns killed by Russian soldiers at the end of World War II, it is difficult not to think of the suffering being endured by the people of Ukraine today and the need for peace in the world, said Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for Saints’ Causes.
Ancient Marble Columns From Church of the Holy Sepulcher Get a Museum Home
Moving a 4.7-ton piece of an ancient marble column is never easy.
Miami Archbishop: ‘Haiti Would Have No Luck If It Wasn’t For Bad Luck’
In about two months’ time, the one-year anniversary of a tragic earthquake and presidential assassination in Haiti will have passed, and the state of the Caribbean nation appears to be even worse, or as Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami describes: “as bad as it’s ever been.”
Pope Francis to Miss Feast of Corpus Christi Due to Lingering Knee Trouble
According to a statement from the Vatican, the Pope will not be able to celebrate Mass on Thursday, June 16, the feast of Corpus Christi.
Surrogacy, Pornography Both Threaten Human Dignity, Pope Says
Pornography is a danger to public health, and it threatens the dignity of all men and women, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Knee Troubles Force Cancellation of July Trip to Africa
Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office.
Brief Biographies of the 21 Churchmen Who Will be Made Cardinals Aug. 27
Here are brief biographies of each of the 21 churchmen Pope Francis will induct into the College of Cardinals Aug. 27.
Major Project Makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City Accessible to All
After 10 years of systematic work, the Old City of Jerusalem is more accessible to the disabled and the elderly.
Catholic Environmental Activists in Africa Take a Day to Clean the Earth
Catholic environmental activists participating in the Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa matched their words with actions, mounting cleanup efforts and educational programs as part of the observance of World Environment Day.