Tue, 21-Oct-2025

It’s Easter and the pope is urging peace in Ukraine, citing nuclear threat

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VATICAN: On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis issued an emotional plea for peace amid the “senseless” Ukrainian war and other global conflicts, citing the “troubling” prospect of nuclear war. From the central balcony of St. Peter’s Square, Francis remarked, “May there be peace for war-torn Ukraine, so sorely tried by the violence and destruction of this … Read more

Bismarck churches postpone Maundy Thursday services

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BISMARCK: This year’s Holy Week in North Dakota may look a little different for Christians. For certain churches, today is Maundy Thursday, which marks the start of Holy Week and the Last Supper commemoration. However, many streets in Bismarck are still covered in snow, so congregations are finding creative ways to go to church. “With … Read more