Catholic Church in Ukraine
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In a grandmother’s dress, the hidden story of a Ukrainian priest’s martyrdom
Dr. George Isajiw, the grandson of a slain Ukrainian priest, always knew that his grandfather was martyred by the Soviet... Read more
What an academic institute in Canada means for Ukrainian Catholics
A longtime institute on Eastern Christianity has played a pivotal role in restoring the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church after the... Read more
Why Cardinal Parolin's trip to Russia matters
The Vatican Secretary of State's visit to Russia later this month comes at a crucial juncture for the country, and... Read more
Ukraine's Cardinal Lubomyr Husar recalled as a spiritual father
Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Major Archbishop Emeritus of Kyiv-Halych and former head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, died May 31... Read more
Pope donates 6 million euro to Ukraine relief efforts for Christmas
After taking up a collection earlier this year to aid families affected by the ongoing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, Pope... Read more
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace
To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more
Pope sets up group to allocate crisis funds in Ukraine
After raising funds for humanitarian relief in Ukraine through a special collection in Europe, Pope Francis has established a committee... Read more
Vatican envoy: Ukrainian refugees just want to go back home
“I want to go back home.” This is the most common phrase uttered by internally displaced persons in Ukraine, says... Read more
Francis announces special collection for victims of Ukraine conflict
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic churches in Europe April... Read more
Ukraine crisis the focal point in Pope's discussion with Putin
In the second meeting between Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin, held on Wednesday at the Vatican, the discussion... Read more
Archbishop: Ukrainian conflict is Europe's biggest crisis since WWII
The head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church said the country is facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” with global consequences that cannot... Read more
Power of prayer: Contemplative cloisters coming to Crimea?
It’s been one year since fighting broke out in Ukraine. The death toll has surpassed 6,000. Almost 1 million people... Read more
Ukraine, poverty, G7 discussed by Pope, German chancellor
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine was among the topics covered by Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in their... Read more
Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a... Read more
As Ukraine violence continues, Pope renews call for dialogue
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis decried the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine, and later called on Christians... Read more
The USSR's Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God
Catholic victims of the Soviet Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for their faith – and... Read more
Russian expansion endangers Catholics in Ukraine, nuncio warns
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has urged efforts to support Catholics in the nation, warning that Russia’s expansion into the... Read more
Military chaplains: God in the trenches of Ukraine
Since April, Ukraine’s eastern provinces have experienced continual military confrontation between its government, and pro-Russian separatists and Russian forces, and... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Ukraine 'flowing with blood,' America must speak up
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has urged U.S. Catholics to listen to the “chilling” pleas of Greek-Catholic bishops who... Read more
Catholics in Ukrainian border diocese face suffering, uncertainty
For Catholics in the southeast Ukrainian Diocese of Odessa-Simferopol, ongoing Russian control of Crimea has created serious challenges and “incredible... Read more
