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Vatican Official in Russia: War in Ukraine Must End, but Not Through Military Means

L to R: Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speak during a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on Aug. 25, 2026.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that the conflict much be resolved through the political and diplomatic process and for the need to step up cooperation on humanitarian issues.

Pope Leo XIV’s Summer Catechesis: Understanding the Sacred Liturgy

Daniel Ibáñez
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Thursday, April 2, 2026.

From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here is a recap of what he said.

After Canceling Her ETA, UK Grants Finnish MP a Visa Too Late for Her Event

ALEX WROBLEWSKI
Finnish Christian politician Päivi Räsänen testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on ‘Europe’s Threat to American Speech and Innovation’ on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 4, 2026.

Päivi Räsänen missed a Northern Ireland church conference on free speech despite personally asking the home secretary for an expedited decision.

‘A Better Way Forward’: Scholars Gather to Reclaim the Origins of the Women’s Movement

A national conference organized by legal Catholic scholar Erika Bachiochi taking place this September hosts an impressive list of female thought leaders.

The centerpiece of the event led by Catholic scholar Erika Bachiochi will be the public signing of a ‘Declaration of Interdependence,’ which directly addresses modern ethical challenges surrounding childbearing, bodily integrity and family life.