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Russia’s war on Ukraine means ‘No Priests Left,’ documentary shows

by Gina Christian

“No Priests Left,” a short-film documentary series produced by “A Faith Under Siege,” documents the persecution of Catholics in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

Team USA’s hockey gold honors Catholic hockey star tragically killed with brother in 2024
Miami clergy, staff accompany aid to Cuba for ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa
Bishop Rhoades makes biblical case for Church’s response to ‘immense’ migration crisis
New initiative to form mental health professionals rooted in Church teaching
At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel’s use ‘as a weapon in culture wars’

U.S. Church

‘We will grow in wisdom, holiness together,’ new bishop of Tucson, Ariz., tells faithful

by OSV News

“You will be a blessing to the people entrusted to your care. The people will be a blessing to their new bishop. Christ is alive in the Diocese of Tucson.”

Retired Bishop Stika of Knoxville, Tenn., dies at 68; memorial Mass set for March 3

ICE ‘mega centers’ for mass detention ‘challenge the conscience,’ says USCCB bishop

Slavery display removal by feds ‘robs us’ of history, racial healing, say Black Catholic leaders

The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertain

3 young sisters launch ‘Grace Keys’ musical ministry with Lenten program

World

Tanzania’s Cardinal Pengo remembered as giant of faith, a ‘towering presence’ for Africa

by Fredrick Nzwili

Condolences have continued to pour in for the prominent prelate, considered a leading spiritual, moral and national voice in the East African country.

Bishops urge prudence, prayer, invoke Guadalupe’s protection as violence erupts in Mexico
Church channels international aid to Cubans, but assistance falls short
Clerical sexual abuse survivor urges Church action after Italian court upholds conviction
English student remembered for joyful faith amid cancer inspires hopes for sainthood
As France holds day of prayer for people at the end of life, world’s euthanasia numbers soar

Young man doing community service shot dead while painting chapel in Puebla, Mexico

As drought strikes hard, Church leaders in Eastern Africa call for Lenten prayers

Ash Wednesday boom gives hope to French Catholics they’re witnessing rebirth of faith

Vatican

Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Russia-Ukraine war

by OSV News

Opinion

Archbishop Wenski: God never gives up on us

by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski

How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?

by Jenna Marie Cooper

Caring for creation this Lent

by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski

Reviews

Historical novel pitches Christian compassion against ideologies of hatred

by Madelyn Reichert
Crime 101
Meditating on Christ’s passion with St. Thomas More
Hamnet
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