Bishop Borys Gudziak named to lead Ukrainian archeparchy that includes Delaware
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Borys Gudziak of the Paris-based Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Volodymyr the Great, to be the seventh...
Search for Christian unity is making progress, Vatican official says
VATICAN CITY -- Despite some new tensions, "practically the whole of Christianity is in a process of advancing beyond the controversies and competition of...
‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats
VATICAN CITY — As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace...
Bishops: Ukrainians have ‘sacred duty’ to defend against Russian forces
KIEV, Ukraine — In a message marking the anniversary of their country’s December 1991 referendum on independence from the Soviet Union, Ukrainian Catholic bishops...
Scandals create outrage, but there is time for conversion, pope says
TALLINN, Estonia — In what is probably the least religious country in Europe, Pope Francis said he is surprised by how many people hold...
International religious freedom report cites 28 nations falling short
WASHINGTON — The U.S. International Commission on Religious Freedom singled out 28 countries for their repression of religious liberty in its annual report, issued...
Knights of Columbus supreme convention set for Aug. 7-9 in Baltimore
The Knights of Columbus will hold its 2018 Supreme Convention in Baltimore. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the 136th annual event...
Onetime Polish war refugee collects history so the world won’t forget
WASHINGTON -- One of Julek Plowy's first memories as a young World War II Polish refugee in Mexico is eating raw onions like an...