NATO Response Force activated in Europe
For the first time in history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the alliance is mobilizing a military response force as a defense against Russia’s military aggression in Eastern Europe. The...
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England temporarily extends at-home medical abortion pandemic policy
Pro-life critics voiced disappointment after England’s health authority gave a six-month extension to a temporary policy that allows women to self-administer both doses of abortion drugs at home, without visiting a medical clinic.
Beloved social media nun dies
Messages from around the world have flooded Twitter as the beloved “Digitalnun,” Sister Catherine Wybourne, died of cancer Feb. 24, at the age of 68.
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine.
NATO Sending Military Aid to Ukraine, Putin Reportedly Deploys Special Forces 'Hunters' to Target Kyiv Gov't
Casualties are climbing in Ukraine as Russia continues its military invasion of its neighbor. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports that nearly 150 soldiers and civilians were killed on the first day of fighting and more than 300 wounded.
Pope Francis opens special process to canonize 16 Carmelite martyrs of the French Revolution
At the request of the bishops of France and the Order of Carmelites Discalced (OCD), Pope Francis agreed on Feb. 22 to open a special process known in the Catholic Church as “equipollent canonization” to raise the 16 Carmelite martyrs of Compiègne to the altars.
While the US Wasn't Looking, China Became the Dominant Power in Latin America, Right on Our Doorstep
While the U.S. was focused on other parts of the world, Latin America took on a new trading partner: China. The region has also begun to shift in an anti-American direction, creating a big strategic problem for the United States.
Ukraine conflict: Catholics in Rome pray for peace
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing.
Via Twitter, at Mass and in prayer, U.S. bishops unite behind Ukraine
Crux,U.S. bishops, like much of the world, focused on the East European nation Feb. 24. Some condemned the actions of Russia, others expressed worry about the consequences on civilians and what the future brings.
50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son
Crux,Memories of the “People Power” revolt by Filipinos who helped overthrow Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos are bittersweet for Loretta Rosales, who opposed him as an activist and was arrested and tortured by his forces before his downfall.
