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Ukrainian bishop says Russian troops instilling fear in border regions
A Catholic bishop from eastern Ukraine said tensions and fears of invasion remain high. Meanwhile the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church called on Ukrainians abroad to be "witnesses to truth" about the seven-year conflict.
Pope puts $48 limit on gifts Vatican officials can accept
The cap on personal gifts is part of new laws by Pope Francis intended to prevent corruption. Other provisions include requiring Vatican officials and employees to declare they are not suspected of committing crimes such as money laundering or exploitation of minors.
Ecuadorian bishops dismiss ‘rumors’ after resignation of bishop, coadjutor
The bishop of a diocese in Ecuador resigned at age 75 as required, and his successor resigned "for personal reasons," said the bishop's conference of the country in response to the accusations and "ideological prejudices" of a Spanish lay missionary.
Local priest condemns arrest of Christian nurses in Pakistan
A survivor of persecution himself, Father Tariq Isaac is rallying support for two women accused of blasphemy against Islam, and for thousands like them who receive "no mercy" under the South Asian nation's repressive system.
Priests arrested after bishop-designate shot in South Sudan
Three local priests are accused of shooting of an Italian missionary set to be the Rumbek Diocese's next bishop. In recovery, he asked for prayers for Rumbek's people "who are suffering more than me."
Report shows higher COVID-19 spread among immigrant detainees
Last year Catholic leaders warned that the close quarters of detention and lack of health care put the detainees and personnel at risk, and now a report shows COVID infections at 20 times the general population.
Franciscan’s small Ramadan gifts proclaim ‘we are all brothers’
As his Muslim neighbors in Jericho go home for the iftar, which breaks the daily fast throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Franciscan Father Mario Hadchiti hands out dates and water to passersby.
Nuncio tells besieged Mexican town: The church is with you
The Vatican's ambassador encouraged residents of a town where warring drug cartels have blocked highways, leaving residents unable to travel and causing shortages of food and fuel.
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
Each day throughout May, there will be a livestream from one of 30 chosen Marian shrines or sanctuaries around the world to guide the prayer on all Vatican media platforms.
Theologian: Polish cardinal’s beatification reminder of tests of communism
While Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski sought agreements with communist leaders in Poland, "certain boundaries could not be crossed," said an expert. His story reminds Catholics of the church's challenges under communist rule in Eastern Europe.