February 24, 2022

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Breaking: Russia has invaded Ukraine, drawing strong condemnation and pleas for peace from Catholics around the world. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, supported Ukraine’s right to defend its independence as Russia attacked Ukrainian military targets on the morning of February 24. Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, the president of the Polish bishops’ conference, condemned Russia’s attack and assured Ukrainians of Poland’s “closeness, prayer and availability to help.” The Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, quote, “There is still time for good will, there is still room for negotiation, there is still room for the exercise of a wisdom that prevents the prevalence of partisan interests, protects the legitimate aspirations of each and spares the world from madness and saves the world from the folly and horrors of war.” Go to catholicnewsagency.com for the latest on the Ukraine crisis. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250468/ukraine-major-archbishop-responds-to-russian-invasion-the-lord-is-with-us https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250469/catholics-in-europe-react-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250470/vatican-laments-tragic-invasion-of-ukraine-by-russia The U.S. Senate is expected to vote next week, February 28, on a piece of legislation that one pro-life group warns would “effectively enshrine an unlimited abortion ‘right’ in federal law.” The Biden administration has repeatedly expressed support for the bill, which would override states’ pro-life laws and remove restrictions on abortion up to the point of birth in some cases. While the act is not expected to pass, the vote itself on legislation to enshrine abortion rights in federal law is the first of its kind. https: