Catholic Church in Russia
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Vatican reassures Ukrainian Catholics that pope did not intend to praise Russian imperialism
Pope Francis made the comment while speaking off the cuff during a live video conference with Russian youth Aug. 25. Read more
Pope Francis encourages young Russian Catholics to be ‘bridge builders’
Without referring directly to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Holy Father called on the youth to pursue peace “in the... Read more
Spokesman for Russian Catholic bishops: ‘There is no foreseeable solution’ to Ukraine war
Father Kirill Gorbunov said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with... Read more
‘Redemption and suffering’: The turbulent history of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The cathedral’s first rector was sentenced to death. Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholic bishops worldwide to join him in consecrating Russia, Ukraine
In a letter sent urgently on Mar. 17 to all U.S. Bishops, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop... Read more
Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more
Russia’s Catholic bishops call on leaders to end conflict with Ukraine
They said they were ‘deeply shocked’ by the outbreak of full-scale war. Read more
Pope Francis encourages Catholics in Russia to witness to the Gospel
As the Soviet Union was disintegrating 30 years ago, St. John Paul II appointed apostolic administrators for the pastoral care... Read more
