Ukraine War
The Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The Russian offensive triggered the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Thousands of people, including many civilians, have died in the war amid heavy fighting in the north, east, and south of Ukraine. The country is home to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the largest of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. Pope Francis has said that the Vatican is willing to mediate an end to the conflict between the predominantly Eastern Orthodox nations.
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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
Here's what you need to know about consecration of Russia and Ukraine by Pope Francis
The Vatican's surprise announcement March 15 that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary... Read more
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25. 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
Spanish seminary takes in 60 refugees from Ukraine
The seminary of the Diocese of Tarazona welcomed Sunday 60 refugees from Ukraine who arrived accompanied by dozens of volunteers... 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
LA Archdiocese announces special collection for those suffering in Ukraine
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has asked parishes to add a special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and... Read more
Papal almoner to head east ‘as far as possible’ on Ukraine trip
‘Faith can move mountains, let alone a stupid war,’ Cardinal Krajewski said. 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
EU bishops implore Russian Orthodox patriarch to intervene in Ukraine conflict
Patriarch Kirill is primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church with an estimated 150 million members. 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 war: Metropolitan Hilarion suspended from post at Swiss university
Metropolitan Hilarion is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church. Read more
Catholic charity helping Christians flee Taliban is now active in Ukraine
Jason Jones' Vulnerable People Project has helped Christians and other minorities escape the Taliban in Afghanistan since U.S. forces pulled... 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
'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion
The Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine,... Read more
Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said. Read more
