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German bishop responds to letter criticizing Synodal Path
After more than 70 bishops worldwide expressed several concerns, Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German church's process "in no way undermines the authority" of the universal church or Pope Francis.
Ukrainian Marine to pope: Mariupol ‘what hell on earth looks like’
"The time has come when prayers are not enough," wrote Major Serhiy Volyna in an April 18 plea to Pope Francis for aid to the besieged city, where "the wounded die every day because there is no medicine, no water, no food."
Easter blessing of food satisfies body and soul
The tradition, which originated among Slavic peoples, ultimately reminds us that "Jesus is the Bread of Life," said Oblate Father Eugène Almonor of St. William Parish in Philadelphia.
Risen Christ brings peace to broken world, pope says at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis urged those at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica to bring the joy of the risen Jesus "into our everyday lives: through gestures of peace in these days marked by the horrors of war (and) through acts of reconciliation amid broken relationships."
Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says
Pope Francis spoke to 100,000 people in Rome as he offered an Easter blessing for the world. Earlier, he celebrated Mass for 55,000, but substituted a period of silent prayer for his homily.
Amid Holy Week, victims in Ukraine remembered
Faithful gathered April 13 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia to commemorate thousands of civilian deaths and atrocities in Ukraine, now in the second month of a Russian invasion.
Ukrainian, Russian women hold cross together at Rome’s Via Crucis
While a controversial prayer was changed for the Good Friday service led by Pope Francis and attended by 10,000, the two women, who are friends, participated.
Video series shows how to present Passion, without blaming Jews
Two professors from Saint Joseph's University have joined a number of scholars in exploring "fresh ways" to understand Jesus' crucifixion, while illuminating the Gospel and redressing centuries of anti-Jewish theology.
Easter tradition spells out a message of hope for Ukraine
The ancient custom of pysanky, Easter eggs decorated with rich symbols, has taken on new life amid a brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mission trip to Haiti ignited his zeal to become a priest
The sister of Andrew Lane knew he was struggling in high school, so she set up a trip for him that, thanks to a priest's loving example, inspired the Chester County resident's vocation to priesthood and a life of prayerful service.