Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’ Read more
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
The U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties. Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
‘We are grateful’: Ukrainian Catholic leader welcomes consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘This is a spiritual act long awaited by the Ukrainian people.’ Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for worldwide novena ahead of Pope Francis' consecration of Russia, Ukraine
Ukrainian Catholic leaders have been urging Pope Francis to take the dramatic step to consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to... Read more
Is the viral video of the Blessed Sacrament traveling through Kyiv fact or fiction?
A video from Ukraine tweeted on March 12 quickly went viral. But did it show the Blessed Sacrament traveling through... Read more
Catholic theologians are standing up for Ukraine — and so are their Orthodox peers
The war is exposing stark divisions within Eastern Orthodoxy. Read more
Jesus ‘bears the wounds of Ukraine today,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘God is on the side of those who are victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more
Almost 1,000 Polish Catholic convents are helping Ukraine’s refugees
Nearly 1.8 million people have entered Poland from Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. Read more
Vatican cardinal to make 2nd visit to Ukraine border at Pope Francis’ request
Cardinal Michael Czerny will travel to the Ukraine-Slovakia frontier. Read more
Expel ‘evil spirit of war’ from Ukraine with prayer and fasting, urges Catholic leader
The appeal was made by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
Russian invasion turning into war against civilians, says Ukrainian Catholic leader
Citing official statistics, Major Archbishop Shevchuk said there were more deaths among civilians than the military. Read more
Our Lady of Fatima shrines asked to join in prayer for conversion of Russia
The appeal was made by the rector of Ukraine’s Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima. Read more
At Ukraine border, papal envoy denounces hospital bombing
‘We must stop these attacks on civilians,’ Cardinal Czerny said. Read more
Ukraine's ‘City of Mary’ has been turned into a cemetery, says Catholic leader
The besieged city of Mariupol is known as the ‘City of Mary.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Our spiritual heritage is being destroyed by bombing’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘priests are being killed.’ Read more
Papal envoy meets Catholic leaders in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two cardinals visiting the war-torn country at the pope’s behest. Read more
Ukrainian, Polish Knights of Columbus marshal resources to help care for refugees
Polish and Ukrainian Knights of Columbus have been working together to provide aid to the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine... Read more
How Pope Francis’ tone on the Ukraine war has shifted
The pope’s words at the Angelus marked a subtle but important change. Read more
