Read more about the article Bishop Spalding to join pope in prayer to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary 
A sign in St. Peter's Square calls for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Mary, before the start of Pope Francis' Angelus at the Vatican March 13, 2022. The Vatican said Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Bishop Spalding to join pope in prayer to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary 

Concerned Catholics and non-Catholics invited to the peaceful, prayerful and respectful service

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Read more about the article Pope clings to hope for dialogue by not specifically criticizing Russia 
A person waves a Ukrainian flag in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking the square at the Vatican Feb. 27, 2022. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope clings to hope for dialogue by not specifically criticizing Russia 

Pontiff is hoping to keep open the possibility of dialogue

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Read more about the article Cardinal says there’s still time to stop ‘folly’ of war 
People gather outside the Dutch parliament in The Hague, Netherlands, to protest Russia's attack on Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022. Earlier that day, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a wide-ranging attack on cities across Ukraine. (CNS photo/Piroschka van de Wouw, Reuters)

Cardinal says there’s still time to stop ‘folly’ of war 

Vatican Secretary of State pleads for end to hostilities

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Read more about the article ‘In the name of God, stop now!’ European leaders react to Ukraine attacks 
A girl walks past an apartment building damaged by recent shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in Ukraine. (CNS photo/Alexander Ermochenko, Reuters)

‘In the name of God, stop now!’ European leaders react to Ukraine attacks 

Russian actions will would ‘inevitably lead to a colossal humanitarian catastrophe’

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Read more about the article Vatican announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as motto for Holy Year 2025
A woman touches the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica after Pope Francis opened it to mark the inauguration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy at the Vatican in this Dec. 8, 2015, file photo. Pope Francis has approved the theme "Pilgrims of Hope" to be the motto for the Holy Year 2025. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)

Vatican announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as motto for Holy Year 2025

Motto aims to give a concise sense of the full meaning of the jubilee journey

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