Russia says it has completed its withdrawal of troops from the vital city of Kherson in Ukraine's south to escape an ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive, marking a major military setback for Moscow in an armed conflict that is now believed to have claimed hundreds of thousands of casualties.
Melkite Archbishop Georges Masri of Aleppo describes the dramatic impact of the on-going war in Syria, and the subsequent economic crisis and rise of the cost of living, both on the population’s health and the Church’s pastoral work. As the eyes of the world and media contin
Dr. Jan Erik Schulte, historian and Director of the Hadamar Museum reflects on the Memorial on the anniversary of the "Night of the broken glass." On 9 November, the world commemorates the anniversary of the “Night of broken glass”, or “Kristallnacht” w
At the midterm elections on Tuesday, voters in Maryland and Missouri chose to accept ballot measures to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The decisions came despite the objections of the Catholic bishops of both states, who noted the Church’s teaching on the physical and spiritual ha
At the midterm elections on Tuesday, voters in Maryland and Missouri chose to accept ballot measures to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The decisions came despite the objections of the Catholic bishops of both states, who noted the Church’s teaching on the physical and spiritual ha
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna requests prayers for the safe return of Fr. Abraham Kunat who was kidnapped on Tuesday. A Nigerian priest, Rev. Fr. Abraham Kunat, was kidnapped on Tuesday in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, northern Nigeria. A statement sig
Pope Francis reiterates his concern for the war in Ukraine in three different moments during the weekly General Audience, calling for disarmament and appealing for dialogue. He also highlights the many forgotten wars wreaking death and destruction across the globe. Pope Francis on Wedne
The United States says it has talked with high-level Russian officials to prevent the armed conflict in Ukraine from escalating into nuclear warfare. Tuesday's announcement comes after Ukraine said it would not negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin after reports that Washington aske
More than 100 world leaders have started arriving in the Egyptian Red Sea town of Sharm el-Sheikh for the UN’s annual climate change summit that aims to maintain the momentum in the battle to curb planet-warming emissions. On the first day of the UN Climate Summit in Sharm el-Shei
Ukraine has accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes. Monday's accusations came as both sides prepared for what they view as one of the war's most important battles, despite Pope Francis’ appeal for a pe