As the Spanish enclave of Ceuta slowly returns to something like normality, an evangelical pastor in the city is urging Christians worldwide to pray — for the migrants who came, for residents caught in the chaos, and for authorities struggling to respond.
A Chinese woman has reportedly been arrested for repeatedly sharing the Christian Gospel with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
Polish and Ukrainian Knights of Columbus have been working together to provide aid to the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine amid Russia’s assault on the country, the organization said Tuesday.
César Campomar and María Auxiliadora Hernando and their ten children have lived in Ukraine since 1997 where they went to evangelize as members of the Neocatechumenal Way. The family had to flee Ukraine because of the war and arrived in Burgos from Kyiv last Thursday.
Ukrainians from every sector of society are putting their lives on the line to defend their country in the battle against their Russian invaders.
The pope’s words at the Angelus marked a subtle but important change.
Tetyana had a job, a home, friends, a life, and a grown daughter who was just starting hers. Then the explosions started near Kyiv, Ukraine.
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist documenting daily life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country has miraculously escaped Kyiv, she said.
‘This generosity and courage of spirit that we see is truly inspiring,’ she said.
Hatred is so much easier than love. “Kids, come to our room please.” My four teenage children came into our bedroom and joined my wife and I on our bed.
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said.
