Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho
Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more
Greek Catholics face hostility amid unrest in Ukraine
A bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church called for peace amid escalating conflict with pro-Russian separatists, stating that the... Read more
Pope Francis issues peace plea to all Holy See embassies
Signed by Vatican secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a “nota verbale” was sent to all embassies accredited to the... Read more
World leaders offer prayers in wake of MH17 crash
Following Wednesday's crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, both religious and political leaders from around the world are offering up... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics experiencing 'total persecution' in Crimea
As the Russian president signed a bill to annex Crimea Tuesday, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the peninsula has... Read more
Pope assures Ukrainian people of his solidarity, prayers
In a March 17 meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Pope Francis expressed the Holy See’s... Read more
Pope: Heart full of desire for possessions is 'empty of God'
Crowds filled a rainy St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Francis’ Angelus message, which focused on the importance of... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic archbishop prays for Crimea
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church issued a statement Feb. 28 praying for the people of Crimea and... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic Church sees growth in south of country
A new diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has been established in southern Ukraine, following a decision to divide... Read more
Knights urge prayers to St. Francis for peace in Ukraine
The Knights of Columbus have asked that the faithful join them in reciting the Prayer of St. Francis this coming... Read more
Catholic patriarch condemns deadly violence in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic patriarch has decried the deadly conflict between the government and protesters, calling for prayer and fasting... Read more
Ukrainian patriarch warns that 'new Cold War' is possible
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic patriarch has said that if the U.S. and Europe abandon Ukraine during its intense political conflict,... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics decry violence against protesters
Catholic leaders in Ukraine say they are “profoundly disturbed” by the government's use of security forces to break up a... Read more
