Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has denounced the passage of Colorado’s “Reproductive Health Equity Act,” which enshrines in law an unfettered right to abortion while denying any rights to the unborn.
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue wished all Muslim “brothers and sisters” around the world a peaceful and fruitful month of Ramadan Friday.
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the ongoing atrocities in Ukraine demonstrate the “impotence” of the United Nations to curb violence and protect the innocent.
Pope Francis returned to the issue of immigration Wednesday, urging European nations to imitate Malta in its welcoming attitude toward migrants.
Ukraine’s war of resistance against the Russian invader is a spiritual battle against Satan, declared Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk Monday.
Pope Francis urged European nations on Sunday to welcome more immigrants and to ease the burden on countries of first entry, such as Malta, Italy, and Spain.
Pope Francis ended his weekend visit to the island nation of Malta with a meeting with migrants Sunday, in which he assured them of his closeness and support.
Pope Francis again asked for prayers for the people of Ukraine Sunday, who continue to suffer the outrages of this “sacrilegious war.”
Pope Francis called for greater openness to migrants Saturday, appealing for a change of narrative from the primacy of national security to the primacy of welcome.
Pro-LGBT Jesuit Father James Martin rushed to the defense of German Cardinal Reinhard Marx Saturday, after the latter proposed changing Catholic teaching on the morality of gay sex.
Pope Francis pronounced his harshest condemnation of Russia’s war on Ukraine to date Saturday, condemning Vladimir Putin’s “infantile and destructive aggression.”
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, called for the resignation of German Cardinal Reinhard Marx Thursday for the latter’s public rejection of Catholic moral teaching.
Leaders of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) lauded the Supreme Court ruling permitting death row inmate John Ramirez to receive spiritual assistance prior to his execution.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk compared the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin to those of Joseph Stalin, who intentionally starved to death millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk drew comparisons Sunday between Ukraine’s sufferings and those of Jesus Christ during his passion.
Veteran Vatican journalist Sandro Magister said Monday that Pope Francis’ frequent self-contradictions help explain the “growing irrelevance of the Holy See on the world stage.”
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said that during Friday’s consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary all the bishops of the Church prayed for Ukraine’s victory in the war.
Unidentified armed bandits kidnapped Father Felix Zakari Fidson in northern Nigeria on Friday, the Catholic feast of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.
Pope Francis renewed his appeal for an end to war Sunday, condemning the “bestiality” of the Russian war on Ukraine.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk called for the universal condemnation of Russian aggression against Ukraine Friday.
The Catholic bishop of Odesa, Ukraine, said this week that if Russia attacks, it will fail because “people will fight ferociously to defend their city.”
Pope Francis said Thursday that military defence and sanctions are not the solution to Russia’s war on Ukraine, but rather a new mentality following “Gandhi’s school” of non-violence.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk asked for prayers Monday that God will swiftly grant the Ukrainian army victory over the Russian invaders.
Pope Francis railed against spending money on national defense Monday, insisting that expenditure on weapons “sullies the soul.”
Italian Archbishop Bruno Forte said Sunday that Vladimir Putin’s religious defense of his war of aggression on Ukraine is a “sacrilegious act.”
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has recognized the legitimacy of recourse to arms to repel an unjust aggressor such as in the case of Ukraine in an apparent contradiction of Pope Francis’ rejection of Catholic just war doctrine.
Pope Francis once again condemned Russia’s war on Ukraine Sunday, decrying the daily toll of “slaughter and atrocities.”
Pope Francis said Friday that we are used to reading about wars happening far away, but now, the war in Ukraine is “on our doorstep.”
Pope Francis in an address Friday for the opening of the European Catholic Social Days condemned the “brutal violence” brought to bear on the population of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said Friday that Ukraine cannot be “scared off” and will continue fighting for its right to freedom and independence.
A memorandum circulating among the Catholic cardinals who will elect the next pope calls the Francis pontificate a “disaster” and a “catastrophe” while laying out essential tasks for the next successor to Saint Peter.
Pope Francis said Thursday he worries about the day there are not enough priests, proposing the formation of laypeople as the remedy.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said Wednesday that a tipping point has been reached in the war with Russia and Ukraine is “beginning to overcome.”
Pope Francis met by video conference with Moscow Patriarch Kirill Wednesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and “the role of Christians and their pastors in doing everything to ensure that peace prevails,” the Vatican announced.
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis will consecrate the nations of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25.
Pope Francis recited a prayer for mercy Wednesday, invoking the Lord Jesus “born under the bombs of Kiev.”
Australian Cardinal George Pell has called on the Vatican’s doctrinal office (CDF) to reprimand two outspoken bishops for their rejection of Church teaching regarding homosexuality.
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx celebrated a Mass Sunday to commemorate “20 years of queer worship and pastoral care” in Munich, Germany.
Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said Monday there is no room for diplomatic neutrality in the Russian war on Ukraine, urging all to condemn Russia’s aggression.
Pope Francis condemned the “barbarism” of Russia’s war on Ukraine Sunday as “unacceptable armed aggression.”
