Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk
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Ukraine’s major archbishop: War risks creating ecological disaster as well as humanitarian catastrophe
Fire broke out overnight at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Russian shelling. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Kyiv is being transformed into the spiritual capital of the world’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk issued a video message as Ukraine entered ‘the second week of this horrible war.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘May the common prayer of the whole world bring peace to Ukraine’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk sent a video message from Kyiv on the seventh day of the full-scale Russian invasion. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Let us pray for our enemies’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk deplored the deaths of women and children amid the Russian invasion. Read more
Cardinal Pell condemns ‘illegal and ferocious Russian invasion’ in letter to Ukrainian Catholic leader
The Australian cardinal said he regretted the ‘absence of support’ for Ukrainians. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘May dialogue and diplomacy conquer war’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk sent a video message from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader in Kyiv: Priests will celebrate Sunday liturgies in bomb shelters
Kyiv residents are unable to go to church because of a government-mandated curfew. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘No one has the right to stay silent’
“Today I ask everyone who will listen to us, everyone who will hear our voice from our bleeding Kyiv: fight... Read more
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader says: ‘In this tragic time, all our hope is in God’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk appealed for national unity. Read more
Ukraine archbishop skipping papal trip to remain in homeland
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych remained in the capital city of Kyiv instead of traveling to Florence for a... Read more
Ukraine major archbishop responds to Russian invasion: ‘The Lord is with us’
“We believe that in this historic moment the Lord is with us,” Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said on Thursday. Read more
Major archbishop: Russia’s east Ukraine move places ‘all of humanity’ in danger
‘Irreparable damage has been done to the very logic of international relations,’ he said. Read more
Major archbishop urges Ukrainians to be united in face of ‘great threat’
Feb. 16 will be observed as a “day of unity” in Ukraine. Read more
Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking at an Aid to the Church in Need online event. Read more
Major archbishop: Pope Francis’ day of prayer for Ukraine brings ‘hope of peace’
‘We are grateful to the pope, who heard our voice,’ he told CNA. 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
Major archbishop thanks Pope Francis for support as Ukraine faces multiple crises
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said the country faced rising poverty. Read more
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said the pope could visit the Eastern European country despite the pandemic. Read more
Major Archbishop: Ukrainians living in ‘psychological terror’ as Russian troops gather at border
‘On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I ask you to pray for peace,’ says Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church leader Read more
