In Czech Republic, a pillar of the persecuted Church
Cardinal Miroslav Vlk, who greatly suffered, but prevailed as he guided the Church in the former Czechoslovakia through decades of communist repression, died March 18, 2017.
Eastern Europe
Cardinal lived life under the sign of the cross
JUST a few hours before his death March 18, 2017, Cardinal Miroslav Vlk—Archbishop-emeritus of Prague, whispered, “Most beautiful King!” When he was asked what he meant, he answered: “Jesus on the Cross.”
In Russia, Orthodox and Catholics are ‘saving unborn children together’
Orthodox and Catholics in Russia are developing joint initiatives for the protection of life. ACN’s Russia expert Peter Humeniuk explains the how and why.
Provide Housing for Sick, Frail, and Elderly Sisters in Slovakia
Will you help us provide housing for the sick and frail elderly religious in Slovakia, Sisters who endured repression in the communist era?