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Russo-Ukraine War Mirrors a Monumental Setback on Multiple Fronts
It’s a setback not only in human terms, but also in terms of ecumenical dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.
It’s a setback not only in human terms, but also in terms of ecumenical dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.
An Alabama Supreme Court decision that established the personhood of frozen human embryos has set off a national debate over in vitro fertilization. The Catholic Church has long condemned IVF process but has embraced other medical technologies for fertility. Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, sheds light on Catholic teaching on in vitro fertilization Then EWTN News reporter Colm Flynn gives insights on the Ukrainian people’s struggles through war after his recent trip to Ukraine.
COMMENTARY: The situation remains grave. Pope Francis certainly understands that.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is mourning the loss of Bishop David O’Connell, who was shot and killed two weeks ago. He has been remembered as a shepherd who ‘knew the smell of his sheep’ and who tirelessly served the community. Senior editor Joan Frawley Desmond, who has covered the story, joins us on Register Radio. Then Matthew Bunson and Jeannette DeMelo have an Editors’ Corner that highlights news of the first anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war, the Vatican’s latest communication on the Traditional Latin Mass and a feature on six American Black Catholics who are on the road to canonization.
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said he often hears from military leaders about miracles that have taken place during the war, such as missiles missing a car that was later found to have a rosary inside.
What were the high and low points of 2022? What developments will continue into 2023 — and beyond? And what New Year’s resolution should the whole Church make?
The official told CNA that mediation should have some requirements, as any other commitment the Holy See would undertake. He also said, ‘[The] Pope’s compassion means a lot to us and goes directly to the heart of Ukrainians.’
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, the Holy Father wrote that he sees the cross of Christ in the tortures and sufferings endured by Ukrainians.
The Vatican’s statement appeared to refer in part to criticism over Pope Francis’ Aug. 24 appeal for an end to the war in Ukraine, in which he referenced Dugina’s death.
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, Lithuania, is also the apostolic administrator of the Lithuanian military.
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