Russia confirms that a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks will be held with Ukraine this week in Abu Dhabi after a brief pause amid concerns over the human cost of a war in which combined military casualties on both sides are estimated to be approaching two million.
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Presiding over Mass in Bratislava on the 25th anniversary of the Fundamental Treaty between the Holy See and Slovakia, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, insists that paths leading to peace must always be kept open.
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A talk with Fr. Joseph Gleason, an American priest in RussiaNun Cornelia (Rees)Fr. Joseph Gleason is an Orthodox priest from rural Illinois who moved with his wife and eight children to Rostov the Great, Russia. How has his family adapted, what is it like for them in Russia, and what he would advise others who are contemplating a similar relocation—these are the topics of our conversation.
Alexandra Kalinovskaya"A faithful shepherd, a truly great priest, Bishop of the Ephesians, a beacon of the whole region, a fire that scorches heresies, the guiding light of pious souls, benevolently turning them away from vain dogmas.”
Part 1: Where to Begin?Nun Kallista (Golik)If you know at least a little bit about how Church worship is organized, any “average” parishioner burdened with work and family duties can add some elements of the Church’s worship to his home rule and thus be able to stay in the rhythm of the Church.
The Mystery of Holy CommunionArchpriest Vsevolod ShpillerDuring the Liturgy, we are in the past, the present and the future; and that is something that is not a concept, not a fantasy, not ideas, but actual reality. Such is the Mystery of the Eucharist.
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV insists that living the Beatitudes can bring us happiness, bring light to the world’s shadows, and renew our hearts.
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Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, joining the Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue, profound reform, and respect for human dignity in the country.
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Non Nobis Domine Non Nobis Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam
