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Senate rejection of abortion bill comes as relief for US bishops
The bill, which failed by two votes in the Senate, would have codified the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion nationwide and eliminated pro-life laws at every level of government, including -- including health or safety protections.
Pope leaves door open for dialogue by not criticizing Russia
Pope Francis has not said the word "Russia" publicly when condemning the violence and praying for peace in Ukraine, even as it is besieged by the Russian invasion. Meanwhile, Orthodox churches in Ukraine split over national lines.
Russian Catholics grieving, angered by Ukraine invasion, says official
The feelings of Russian Catholics about the war in Ukraine begun by Russian armed forces are surfacing in synodal discussion groups, said a spokesman for the country's Catholic bishops. They urged Catholics to shun "lies that destroy the world."
Ukrainian archbishop calls on Russia not to bomb historic cathedral
The Ukrainian Catholic archdiocese in Kyiv and the Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See said they learned that Russia planned airstrikes on the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site considered holy to all Slavic peoples.
Catholic ministry offers goods, support for at-risk moms and kids
The Cenacle in Philadelphia's Frankford section provides everything from diapers to detergent, and car seats to counseling, thanks to work by Catholic Social Services, key partners and donors around the region.
‘Hearts of church in Philadelphia go out to Ukraine’ at liturgies, prayer gatherings
Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak and other faith leaders joined hundreds this past weekend in praying for peace in Ukraine, now battling Russian invasion.
Papal pleas for peace: Even if unheeded, Pope Francis continues tradition
Continuing a papal obligation of working for peace among world leaders, Pope Francis knows his appeals for an end to the war in Ukraine carry little weight with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he has done so often for almost a year.
Mediterranean church, political leaders cry out for peace
A gathering of 60 bishops and 65 mayors from cities in 20 countries around the Mediterranean basin in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa stressed dialogue to avoid the suffering of war.
‘With a heart broken,’ pope prays for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis, after meeting with the Russian ambassador, calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and speaking with Ukraine's top archbishop, said "we beg God more intensely" for peace.
Nuns helping civilians flee Ukraine amid invasion
With air sirens wailing, Basilian Sisters are remaining in ministry to find train rides and cars for those escaping the onslaught of the Russian invasion of their country.