Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting older people to contribute to building a better world.
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Ukraine Chaplain Sees His Mission as Helping Troops Protect Their Humanity
For Jesuit Father Andriy Zelinskyy and the soldiers he ministers to in Ukraine, the threat of a war with Russia isn’t news; “the war started eight years ago,” he said.
Myanmar Cardinal Appeals to Mary to Protect His Country
Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon has sought the intercession of Mary for protection, healing and mercy for conflict-torn Myanmar, which has been in turmoil since the February 2021 military coup.
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Urge Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
As fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to mount, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. have called for a three-day prayer vigil “for peace and the conversion of the hearts of those who preach violence and escalate war.”
Leave Behind Personal Securities to Follow God More Closely, Pope Francis Says
A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said.
Priest, 79, Braves Cold to Make Pilgrimage of Prayer for Ukraine by Bike
As Ukraine faces a fierce challenge to its young democracy from more than 120,000 Russian forces stacked on its borders, poised to invade at any time, a Rhode Island priest is showing solidarity with the plight of the people of the overwhelmingly Orthodox Christian nation.
Sick Must Be Cared For In Body and Soul, Pope Francis Says
Caring for the sick means not only healing the wounds of the body but also those that afflict the soul, Pope Francis said.
Holy Year 2025 Should ‘Fan Flame of Hope’ After Pandemic, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Year 2025 should focus on “restoring a climate of hope and trust” after the coronavirus pandemic and helping people repair their relationships with God, with each other and with the Earth, Pope Francis said.
In World Sick Day Message, Pope Says Progress Must Never Trump Care
Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.
European Bishops Hit Back Against Macron Abortion Plan
Europe’s bishops have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal earlier this month to include abortion in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, saying that doing so would not only be unethical but would oppose European values.