Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support
CRS leader concerned by growing needs of refugees fleeing Ukraine
In response to more than 2 million refugees, primarily women and children, fleeing the conflict in Ukraine in recent weeks, the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services said it is “alarming to see the scale of the suffering” in the region.
Pope talks about devotion to saints, prays for man who interrupted prayer
The communion of saints expresses how “every member of the church is bound to me in a profound way and this bond is so strong that it cannot be broken even by death,” the pope said Feb. 2 during his weekly general audience.
Ukraine deserves peace, Pope Francis says
The pope made his remarks Jan. 26, the day he had set for worldwide prayers for peace in Ukraine.
Mary Marrocco: A story of joy amid anguish
“Jacques’ agony remained until his execution in the early morning of Oct. 1, 1957. So did his joy.”
Laura Kelly Fanucci: The one certain truth of 2021
We cannot know what the next 12 months will bring, but one truth is certain: If you’re reading these words, then 2021 has arrived and brought you with it.
Contemplating the closeness of the Incarnation in a year of separation
“How could we possibly find God in the suffering of separation, especially in a season that for many us is often spent in closeness with others?”
Collection helps readers find value in human suffering
“‘The Way of Suffering’ begins at the beginning, with our broken world.” The editors stress: “Be patient and choose love, forgiveness, gratitude and kindness. Miracles will happen again.”