Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia will deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame in May, the school announced on Wednesday.
Major Archbishop Shevchuk praised an interfaith gathering outside a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Jerusalem.
The pope said that the suffering of war ‘isn’t learned in books or in other ways,’ but rather ‘from grandparents to grandchildren.’
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping.
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Catholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity.
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon.
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’
Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. This includes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’
Sister Deirdre Byrne says she can resume her work as a physician and surgeon in Washington, D.C., after officials there granted her a religious exemption to the city's vaccination mandate for health care workers.
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said.
‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole.
The author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed.
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus has called on his fellow knights to join in a nine-day campaign of prayer, starting March 17.
Catholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking: Which novena should I pray?
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow.
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’