The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Bishop Robert Brennan prayed for peace in Ukraine during a broadcasted Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights, Feb. 24.
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Ditch Digital Addictions For Lent, Pope Francis Says
Christians must persevere in generously doing good in the world, bolstered by prayer and by fighting evil in their own lives, including an addiction to digital media, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Calls for Day of Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
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.
Vatican Announces Theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 will reflect on the importance of including migrants and refugees in building a better world, the Vatican announced.
Former Brooklyn Priest Appointed Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of Charleston, South Carolina, and named as his successor Scalabrinian Father Jacques E. Fabre, currently administrator of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Mission in Forest Park, Georgia, in the Atlanta Archdiocese.
Pope Francis Chooses Theme For July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
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.
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.
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.
Outgoing Louisville Archbishop: Bishops Can Disagree, But Should Do So Civilly
When Archbishop Joseph Kurtz arrived in Louisville more than 14 years ago he began a routine of spending a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday every month at the archdiocesan Gethsemani monastery to connect with its Trappist community, slow down, and reflect.