The pope started crying and had to pause for a moment after he prayed, “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have liked to bring you the thanksgiving of the Ukrainian people for the peace we have long asked the Lord for.”
Virgin Mary
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
If you had to pick just one day to pray the Rosary, let it be today
A Reflection for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, by Jill Rice
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray a rosary for peace in Ukraine every day during the month of May
As the Russian attack on Ukraine entered its 67th day, Pope Francis called on Catholics worldwide to pray the rosary every day during the month of May for peace.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to Mary is ‘not a magic formula but a spiritual act.’
Pope Francis presided Friday over a special prayer for Ukraine that harked back to a century-old apocalyptic Fatima prophecy about peace and Russia.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Watch: Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
“In every age you make yourself known to us, calling us to conversion. At this dark hour, help us and grant us your comfort.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25
“I invite every community and every one of the faithful to join with me next Friday, March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation, in making this solemn act of consecration of humanity.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Netflix’s ‘The Lost Daughter’ upends centuries of images of (Catholic) motherhood
“The Lost Daughter” raises startling questions about the role of motherhood as it comes into conflict with a woman’s desire to achieve something beyond domestic responsibilities.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
What does Our Lady of Fátima have to do with Russia and Ukraine?
On March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penance service. Why?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I went to a Ukrainian Catholic Church to pray a rosary for peace. I didn’t expect to find Muslims there in solidarity.
I do not have time to go to the church’s rosary for peace in Ukraine, but I go anyway. I have to do something, even though I feel like my small gesture will amount to nothing.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Look back on the past year. Where was the Holy Spirit at work?
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.