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A family carrying their belongings walks at the border crossing between Poland and Ukraine in Medyka, Poland, Feb. 24, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in Ukraine. (CNS photo/Kacper Pempel, Reuters)

Where to give to help Ukraine

March 14, 2022

Nation-World

A girl holds artwork showing Pope Francis holding a peace flag as the pope leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 13, 2022. Appealing again for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who support violence profane the name of God. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis on Ukraine: 'Stop this massacre'

March 14, 2022

Nation-World

A man wearing a mask for protection from COVID-19 prays in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, Italy, in this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo. Prayer is about working on the relationship with God, which means going beyond oneself. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Really praying in Lent

March 14, 2022

Nation-World

Holy Trinity parish welcomes bishop

Holy Trinity Parish welcomes bishop

March 14, 2022

NC Catholics

A stained-glass window depicting Saint Patrick is seen inside the chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at the Diocese of Rochester, N.Y., March 17. (CNS photo/Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier)

Saint Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland

March 14, 2022

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A young woman prays during Ash Wednesday Mass at Jesus the Divine Word Church in Huntingtown, Md., March 6, 2019. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Bishop Zarama reflects on Lenten 'signs'

March 11, 2022

Diocesan News

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, and Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, head of the Eastern-rite Ukrainian Catholic Church, visit with Ukrainian refugees in Lviv, Ukraine, March 10, 2022. (CNS photo/courtesy Ukrainian Catholic Church)

Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with 'Gospel weapons'

March 11, 2022

Nation-World

Pope Francis walks with Msgr. Leonardo Sapienza, an official of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 2, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Longevity of elderly a reminder to take things slow, pope says

March 08, 2022

Nation-World

People hold Ukraine's flag in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking the square at the Vatican March 6, 2022. In his Angelus message, the pope said the Vatican "is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace" in Ukraine. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope says 'rivers of blood' flowing in Ukraine; Vatican ready to help

March 08, 2022

Nation-World

The Washington campus of The Catholic University of America (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Diocese supports Catholic University of America

March 07, 2022

Diocesan News