In the spotlight: Divine Mercy Sunday, war in Ukraine, praying over Pope Francis
Photos of the Week: April 25, 2022
Pope says no trip to Kyiv, meeting with Russian patriarch canceled
The meeting between the pope and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow planned for June has been canceled out of concern it could cause “confusion,” and there will be no papal visit to Kyiv while war rages.
Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says
The joy of Christ’s resurrection is needed now more than ever in a time when war in Ukraine and other parts of the world makes the hope for peace seem like an illusion, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Ukrainian, Russian women hold cross together at Rome’s Via Crucis
The pope offered a final prayer at the end of the service, saying, “Take us by the hand, like a father, lest we stray from you. Turn our rebellious hearts to your own heart, so that we may learn to pursue plans of peace.”
Ukraine: Russian soldiers attack Caritas office, ransack seminary
In a statement published on its website, Caritas Ukraine said several people “were hiding from shelling and looking for a safe haven” in its Mariupol office when a Russian tank fired on the building.
Update: Local man thankful for prayers, donations to assist Ukraine refugees
Ted Bechtold is now working in Bucharest, Romania, teaching English to refugees, helping in a shelter and also raising money to send to people in need who are still trying to leave Ukraine.
Bishop Kettler: This Easter season, be a sign of hope for others
Here are three things we should work on this Easter season.
Photos of the Week: April 11, 2022
In the spotlight: Palm Sunday, Blessed Carlo Acutis relic, Ukraine