Archive for February 24, 2022

Pope Francis during his general audience in Paul VI Hall on January 26, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis’ Lenten message: Addiction to digital media can hurt human relationships

"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, pictured at Vatican Radio, July 8, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

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

Pope Francis is calling for prayers for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Ukraine.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Catholics in Europe react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Catholics across Europe have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and prayers... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican laments ‘tragic’ invasion of Ukraine by Russia

“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said on Thursday. Read more

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By CNA Staff

Polish bishops 'strongly' condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Polish Bishops' Conference is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conference president and Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki of Poznan, conference... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Caritas launches Ukraine fund drive, warning of a 'colossal humanitarian catastrophe'

Caritas Internationalis launched an emergency appeal to provide relief to Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday, Feb. 24.  Read more

Prayer candle at a Military Chaplaincy in Ukraine. Photo Courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Things to know about the Catholic Church in Ukraine

Though most of Ukraine's population is Eastern Orthodox, Catholics are among those suffering amid Russia's invasion of the country. Russian... Read more

Father Oleksandr Zelinskyi, the director general of EWTN Ukraine?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

‘Our life is in God’s hands,’ says EWTN priest in Ukraine

The Catholic priest who directs EWTN Ukraine plans to stay in the capital city of Kyiv while others flee to... Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, meets Pope Francis, Nov. 11, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

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

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By CNA Staff

US bishops urge prayer, fasting for Ukraine

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, on Thursday encouraged the undertaking of prayer and... Read more

Greek-Catholic priests in phelonia in front of a church in Lviv, Ukraine, in 2018.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Catholic charity commits $1 million to aid Ukraine’s 6,229 religious

Aid to the Church in Need committed one million euros (equal to $1.1 million USD) to support the work of... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Biden announces sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that there will be new sanctions against Russia in an attempt to isolate the country... Read more