Ukrainian church leaders have warned Russians they will have to answer for savagery inflicted on their country, following the International Criminal Court's indictment of President Vladimir Putin for war crimes.
"The world is gradually waking up ...
Polish church leaders have welcomed renewed calls for the beatification of a popular priest, Father Franciszek Blachnicki (1921-1987), following official confirmation that he was killed by communist secret police agents.
"Most Poles still feel a sense ...
England's Catholic cardinal has pledged his church's allegiance to King Charles III ahead of his May 6 coronation, as the new monarch praised the work of faith communities in national life.
"For so many years, we ...
Catholic bishops in Spain have bitterly criticized new laws liberalizing abortion and gender reassignment in their latest clash with the Socialist-led government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
"We are not doing well -- indeed, we are ...
When the anniversary of Russia's invasion falls on Feb. 24, it will be a moment to take stock of the resilience shown by Ukrainians. But it also puts a spotlight on a key role played ...
A final report of the Independent Commission for the Study of Sexual Abuse of Children in the Catholic Church in Portugal revealed more than 4,800 children had been victims of clergy sexual abuse in the ...
Catholic aid organizations are warning that increasing attacks by Russian missiles are preventing supply access to Ukraine, after 44 civilians, including four children, were killed when a Russian missile struck an apartment block in Dnipro ...
Very few figures within the contemporary church have influenced it as deeply and for as long as Pope Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31 at 95. The lasting legacy of Joseph Ratzinger -- whom author ...
European church leaders have urged awareness of human rights issues during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, amid continued criticism that the Gulf state was allowed to host the tournament.
"Women continue to be held back ...
A senior Russian priest dismissed President Vladimir Putin's threats of nuclear war as "just words," but said many young Catholics now fear being forcibly conscripted with their priests to join the war against Ukraine.
"Although I'm ...