Pope speaks with Russian Orthodox patriarch March 17, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill spoke via video conference about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the hopes for a peaceful solution, the Vatican said.
Cardinals arrive in Ukraine, Hungary on mission of hope March 9, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Two cardinals arrived at separate destinations on one mission entrusted to them by Pope Francis: to bring relief, hope and encouragement to suffering Ukrainians.
Vatican secretary of state speaks with Russian foreign minister March 8, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News In a telephone call with Russia’s foreign minister, the Vatican secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine,” the Vatican said.
Ukrainian archbishop condemns attack on nuclear facility March 4, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The attack on and seizure of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces could lead to an ecological disaster 10 times worse than the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Church leaders urge Russian patriarch to speak with Putin March 3, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Catholic and Orthodox leaders in Europe have appealed to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, urging him to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine.
Pope thanks Poland for welcoming Ukrainian refugees March 2, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis praised Poland’s welcoming of refugees escaping the violence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine February 23, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News 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 official inaugurates nunciature in Abu Dhabi February 4, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The opening of a new apostolic nunciature in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to fraternity and goodwill between Muslims and Christians, said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
Be moved by Spirit, not ‘mechanical repetition,’ pope tells religious February 3, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Holy Spirit, and not the need for recognition, must be the primary motivation in one’s religious life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.
Taxes must serve the common good, pope tells Italy’s revenue agency January 31, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When done right, the collection of taxes can promote a culture that protects the well-being of all, especially the poor and least fortunate, Pope Francis said.
Vatican editorial defends Benedict XVI after release of abuse report January 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News A Vatican editorial defended retired Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clerical sexual abuse after the release of a report that accused him of mishandling four cases during his time as archbishop of Munich.
Pope receives proposal to declare St. Irenaeus a doctor of the church January 20, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis received a formal recommendation to declare St. Irenaeus of Lyon a doctor of the church, the Vatican said.
