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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Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’ Read more
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
Church leaders appealed to world leaders to ‘refrain from hostilities.’ Read more
Europe’s Catholic bishops ask for prayers for peace in Ukraine
The bishop said the country was facing a ‘dramatic moment of tension.’ Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise
“I follow with great concern the events in some areas of eastern Ukraine, where violations of the ceasefire have multiplied... Read more
One million people helped in Ukraine by Pope Francis’ charitable project
Pope Francis’ charitable project for Ukraine, started in 2016, has helped nearly one million people in the war-torn country, according... Read more
'Somebody is killed every day': Bishop pleads for Christians to remember Ukraine
With global attention focused on the coronavirus outbreak, Ukrainian Catholic bishop has urged Christians not to forget their suffering brethren in... Read more
Pope Francis tells Ukrainian Catholic leaders to persevere in hope amid Donbas conflict
One day following his private audience with Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis met Friday with leaders of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic... Read more
How 'Pope for Ukraine' aims to help displaced families
“Pope for Ukraine” is a Vatican initiative that aims to collaborate with non-Catholic entities to respond to the emergency humanitarian... Read more
Archbishop makes plea to remember Ukraine’s ‘silent and forgotten war’
Four years of fighting in eastern Ukraine have led to “the biggest humanitarian crisis on the European continent since the... Read more
In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... 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
Traveling display notes struggle, hope of displaced Ukrainians
A traveling exhibit currently set up in Rome’s St. Silvester Square highlights the difficulties – as well as the strength,... Read more
Archbishop Shevchuk on the 'silent war' no one cares about
It's a conflict that's been raging in Ukraine for two years, costing thousands of lives and displacing millions of people.... Read more
Pope calls for peace in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
On Sunday the Holy Father renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine as the nation faces ongoing cease-fire violations in... Read more
As conflict rages on, Ukrainian troops make a pilgrimage for peace
Members of the Ukrainian army recently traveled to Lourdes, France for an international military pilgrimage aimed at promoting peace –... Read more
Ukranian bishop meets with Pope Francis as country's crisis rages on
After meeting with Pope Francis during their ad limina visit to Rome, one of Ukraine's bishops said the country faces... Read more
Pope laments loss of innocent life in Malaysian plane crash
Following the crash of a Malaysian passenger plane in eastern Ukraine yesterday, Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims,... Read more
