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.
Addressing an audience of over 1,000, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak brought attention to the human toll of the... Read more
Pope Francis also speaks about Russia's “imperial” agenda, his thoughts on retirement, and Benedict XVI's funeral in a new round... Read more
Part of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. Read more
Father Kirill Gorbunov said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with... Read more
“Heal us,” Pope Francis prayed. Read more
Ukrainian priest Father Jurij Blazejewski highlighted the faith of the Ukrainian people and assured that “it is Christ who is... Read more
“On this 365th day of war, we thank the Lord God that we can continue to fight against the evil... Read more
What does it mean to be a Christian in times of war? This is the existential question to which Christians... Read more
The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological support to... Read more
The online prayer event on the first Friday of Lent at 8 p.m. Kyiv time will tell the personal stories... Read more
“It’s a miracle we are still alive,” Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk told reporters at a Feb. 8 news conference organized... Read more
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity said he is praying this week that “we can re-find... Read more
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity. Read more
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Traditionally, Christmas in predominantly Orthodox Ukraine comes on Jan. 7. But some of Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians can now add Dec.... Read more
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church talked with a group of journalists on a recent trip to Kyiv... Read more
There is a lot to rebuild in the town of Izium. An estimated 80% of the taller buildings and 30%... Read more
Every effort for peace in Ukraine coming from Pope Francis and the Holy See is welcome, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister said... Read more