Pope Francis plans to make his long-awaited visit to Ukraine before his trip to Kazakhstan in September, said Andrii Yurash, Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See.
Ambassador says pope will visit Ukraine before Kazakhstan trip
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Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Kazakhstan
Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation.
Orlando priest to head Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life, Vocations
Father Jorge Torres, a priest of the Diocese of Orlando, Florida, appointed to his new post Aug. 5. will take his position Jan. 1.
Families, food banks seek creative ways to counter inflation’s bite
Food pantries and meal programs are providing a bridge to individuals and families who also are facing higher costs for housing, utilities and fuel for their vehicle.
In Nicaragua, police besiege a defiant bishop who calls out their ‘chaos’
A Nicaraguan human rights organization released a video Aug. 4 showing police in riot gear outside the diocesan offices of one the country’s bishops, preventing him from leaving to celebrate Mass at the cathedral.
24 members of Congress write Biden about Jesuit murders, Mexico violence
U.S. members of Congress are calling for action about the slayings of the two Jesuits.