U.S. Bishop Joins Slovaks Honoring Blessed Bishop Tortured by Communists
Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death.
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Young Slovak Martyr of Communism Reaches Global Audience
New books, a documentary in four languages, and a new reliquary mark the growing international reach of Blessed Ján Havlík.
Why Slovak Bishops Are Defending 25-Year-Old Agreement With Holy See
A Slovak opposition party has questioned aspects of the country’s 25-year-old agreement with the Vatican, prompting Catholic bishops to defend the accord as serving the common good of all citizens.
New Slovak Virgin Mary Mosaic Highlights Spiritual Bonds Between Slovakia and Vatican
The Slovak president said he was happy to see the Slovak Virgin Mary image inside the Vatican as she 'is a source of hope, faith and unity.'
Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Host a Rave Last Week in Slovakia?
Catholic leaders in Košice also attended the event.
Vatican Approves Marian Devotion in Slovakia but Doesn’t Recognize Apparitions
The letter recognizes the pastoral value of the phenomenon and authorizes public worship without commenting on the supernatural authenticity of the apparitions.
Pope Francis to Slovak Pilgrims: ‘Bear Witness Joyfully to Hope That Does Not Disappoint’
In a written message released by the Vatican, the Holy Father welcomed approximately 4,300 Slovak pilgrims who began their jubilee pilgrimage this week with the celebration of Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Slovak Bishops Call for Peace After Assassination Attempt on Prime Minister
Archbishop Bober expressed his deep regret over the violent incident and condemned what authorities are now treating as an act of attempted murder.
Europe’s Christian Solidarity Reinforced at Sts. Kinga and Hedwig Jubilee in Budapest
Two days of celebrations were held in the Hungarian capital March 21-22, bringing together religious leaders from Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Lithuania.
Remembering Cardinal Jozef Tomko, Courageous Witness of the Persecuted Church
Slovakian shepherd, who died at 98, lived his vocation in exile in the Eternal City.
