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Pope says war in Ukraine is 'unbearable' and 'shameful'
Pope says war in Ukraine is 'unbearable' and 'shameful'
Russia's war on Ukraine and international reaction to it show how nations still attempt "to govern the world as a chessboard, where the powerful study moves to extend dominance to the detriment of others," Pope Francis said.
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Haunted by past, recognizing need, parishioners welcome Ukrainian refugees
Haunted by past, recognizing need, parishioners welcome Ukrainian refugees
Even before the pastor of Lublin's Sacred Heart of Jesus parish announced the need for families to host Ukrainian refugees, Stanislawa Wieprzowska went to the sacristy to tell the priest she had room for four people in her three-room apartment.
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Pope meets Hong Kong bishop, records messages to Chinese Catholics
Pope meets Hong Kong bishop, records messages to Chinese Catholics
Pope Francis, in a video message recorded on their bishop's cellphone, encouraged Catholics in Hong Kong and in mainland China to be strong in the face of challenges, to be good citizens and to pray for him as he prays for them.
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War is 'defeat for humanity,' Pope says
War is 'defeat for humanity,' Pope says
As Russian bombardments continue to decimate Ukraine, Pope Francis prayed that God would free the world from war and the need to self-destruct.
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At train stations and borders, Ukrainians face human trafficking threat
At train stations and borders, Ukrainians face human trafficking threat
Catholic leaders warn the exodus of Ukrainian women and children presents a prime opportunity for human trafficking, and they are taking steps to protect the refugees.
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Pope to listen to Canadian Indigenous before addressing group
Pope to listen to Canadian Indigenous before addressing group
In three separate meetings March 28 and March 31, Pope Francis will listen to the experiences of representatives of Canada's Indigenous communities, experiences that include being sent as children to residential schools operated by Catholic dioceses and religious orders.
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Peru's wildcat mining 'a free-for-all,' says priest who received threats
Peru's wildcat mining 'a free-for-all,' says priest who received threats
Father Carlos Campos knew he would face multiple challenges when he was appointed to run the principal church in Santiago de Chuco, in the mountains of northern Peru, but he never expected them to include physical threats.
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Faith is passed down by listening to honest testimony of elderly, Pope says
Faith is passed down by listening to honest testimony of elderly, Pope says
Handing on the faith from generation to generation requires listening personally and directly to older people's lived experiences and stories of faith, Pope Francis said.
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Irish abuse survivor: Curia reform undermines independence of commission
Irish abuse survivor: Curia reform undermines independence of commission
A survivor of clerical sexual abuse who quit the Vatican's advisory group on abuse said she believes new reforms of the Roman Curia will further erode the independence of the body.
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Court nominee responds to questions about law, faith and abortion
Court nominee responds to questions about law, faith and abortion
The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson began with introductory remarks March 21 followed by 13 hours of questioning the next day about her role as a judge and a public defender and her views on abortion, critical race theory and her own faith.
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'Every street and square will resist' Russians, says Odessa bishop
'Every street and square will resist' Russians, says Odessa bishop
A Catholic bishop in the threatened Ukrainian port of Odessa warned of "ferocious resistance" if Russian forces launch a frontal assault.
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Brighton Beach's mood may be sign of times for Ukraine
Brighton Beach's mood may be sign of times for Ukraine
Responding to editors' requests for a regular sampling of current commentary from around the Catholic press, here is an unsigned editorial titled: "Brighton Beach's mood may be sign of times for Ukraine" published online March 18 by The Tablet, newspaper of the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York.
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Text of prayer of consecration for Ukraine, Russia
Text of prayer of consecration for Ukraine, Russia
Here is the Vatican text of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, sent by the Vatican to bishops throughout the world. Pope Francis has invited bishops and the rest of the world to join him when he recites the prayer March 25 in St. Peter's Basilica.
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USCCB president, committee chairmen recommit church to pro-life initiatives
USCCB president, committee chairmen recommit church to pro-life initiatives
As the nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's most significant abortion ruling in decades, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairmen of eight USCCB committees joined together "in prayer and expectant hope that states will again be able to protect women and children from the injustice of abortion."
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Pope will consecrate humanity, 'especially Russia and Ukraine,' to Mary, text says
Pope will consecrate humanity, 'especially Russia and Ukraine,' to Mary, text says
While Pope Francis and bishops around the world will consecrate themselves and all humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, they will include the phrase, "especially Russia and Ukraine."
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