Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Vatican foreign minister meets Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv
Archbishop Paul Gallagher prayed at a former mass grave site in Bucha during his Ukraine visit. Read more
‘This is going to be a long haul’: Ukraine’s Caritas groups help almost 1.5 million people as war rages on
The aid offered so far is ‘just the beginning,’ said Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Ukrainian Catholics crowd Swedish cathedral on Easter
The Cathedral of Stockholm, Sweden, was filled past capacity last Sunday as Ukrainian Catholics in the Scandinavian country celebrated the... Read more
Good Friday 2022: Papal envoy prays at mass grave in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski visited the newly liberated areas around the capital Kyiv. Read more
How the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church spread worldwide
In 1946, the Church’s very existence was threatened. Today, it is thriving worldwide. Read more
Why the pope’s representative in Kyiv is fighting ‘fake news’
The nunciature denied claims that Vladimir Putin has accounts at the ‘Vatican bank.’ Read more
‘Our hands have become like wings’: Catholic charity workers bring aid to Kyiv region
Caritas-Spes distributed five tonnes of food in recently liberated areas. Read more
Cardinal Tagle laments killing of Caritas workers in Mariupol
‘We honor the sacrifice of humanitarian workers by praying for them and their families,’ he said. Read more
7 people killed at Caritas office in besieged city of Mariupol
Two female staff members of Caritas Mariupol were said to be among the dead. Read more
‘A blow from the devil’: Shattered Fatima statue found in Ukrainian Catholic seminary occupied by Russians
‘This affair struck me as very unusual,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader prays at mass grave in Bucha
‘Seeing the mutilated, breathless bodies, we prayed for their eternal rest,’ Major Archbishop Shevchuk said. Read more
Pro-life bell forged in Poland and blessed by Pope Francis given to Catholic parish in Ukraine
The bell was presented to the parish of St. John Paul II in Lviv. Read more
‘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
Pope Francis pleads for an end to 'abhorrent' war in Ukraine
Pope Francis continued to call for an end to the war in Ukraine Sunday, calling the violence against innocent Ukrainians... Read more
Could Pope Francis visit Ukraine? Here’s what his representative in Kyiv said
Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas spoke to EWTN's Raymond Arroyo about the hardships and hopes of Ukrainians trapped in Kyiv. 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
