Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk
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‘I’m sorry for the tears,’ says Ukrainian Catholic leader as he details life under bombardment
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said his daily video messages ‘were spontaneous, just to let everyone know that I’m alive.’ Read more
Catholic leader: Ukraine war presents the world with a choice
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Make your choice. Stand on the side of the innocent victims of unjust aggression.’ Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader meets head of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Major Archbishop Shevchuk requested the meeting with the leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Read more
Catholic leader: Pray for peace in Ukraine before Russian Orthodox cathedrals worldwide
Major Archbishop Shevchuk praised an interfaith gathering outside a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Jerusalem. Read more
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’ Read more
‘Ukraine is fighting,’ says Catholic leader after war enters 4th week
Major Archbishop Shevchuk called for prayers for Ukraine’s medical workers. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion a ‘miracle,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk compared the war to Poland’s 1920 ‘Miracle on the Vistula’ Read more
Catholic leader thanks Poles for welcoming 1 million people fleeing Ukraine war
‘May the Lord God repay you a hundredfold,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Many seeing ‘luminous angels’ over Ukraine, says major archbishop
The Archangel Michael is patron saint of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Read more
