Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Polish Catholic archbishop greets Ukrainian refugees arriving at train station as humanitarian crisis grows
Archbishop Adam Szal assured the new arrivals of his prayers for peace in their homeland. 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
‘They pray all day long’: How religious sisters are helping people in need amid the Ukraine conflict
Sisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement. Read more
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Vatican was ready to help Russia and Ukraine resume the path of dialogue. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors. 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
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
Ukraine conflict: Catholics in Rome pray for peace
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing. Read more
EWTN’s new movie chronicles true stories of Ukrainian persecution
Viewers who want to know what life is really like after a Communist invasion need look no further than EWTN’s... Read more
Russia’s invasion ‘will probably call for martyrdom,’ leader of US Ukrainian Catholics warns
Reacting to the rapid pace of developments on the first day of Russia’s attack, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said the “unthinkable... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic University students take shelter as air raid sirens sound
‘Our spirit remains strong,’ said the university’s rector. Read more
PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb
John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit 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
Assisi to host Mass for peace in Ukraine at the tomb of St. Francis
Assisi is known as ‘the city of peace.’ Read more
Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to Vatican ‘to show his concern’ at Ukraine conflict
The visit lasted around half an hour. 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
How Poland’s Catholics are helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
Jasna Góra, Poland’s largest shrine, is providing space for Ukrainians in its pilgrim house. Read more
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
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
‘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
