Catholic Church in Ukraine
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KofC Supreme Knight to American Catholics: ‘Remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine this winter’
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is convinced that American Catholics must continue to stand in solidarity with the... Read more
Seeing Jesus in the enemy: Christmas in Ukraine’s martyr city
There is a lot to rebuild in the town of Izium. An estimated 80% of the taller buildings and 30%... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop appeals for release of Catholic priests captured by Russian troops
Two Catholic priests captured by Russian troops are “being tortured without mercy,” the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church... Read more
Mass for image of Our Lady ‘miraculously saved’ from a fire in the Ukrainian capital
The image of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn was hanging right on the organ in the church of... Read more
9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore
Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly. Read more
Benedictine nun from Ukraine: The church building is in ruins, but the Church is alive
“It was hard to imagine that not so long ago, this had been a church where people had gathered every... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops affirm support for Ukraine war with Russia
Pledges of continued support following an impassioned speech by Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Read more
Russia is ‘willing’ to speak with Pope Francis about the war in Ukraine
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov said his government is willing to talk with Pope Francis, the U.S., and France to... Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Putin for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine
Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Oct. 2, the pope dedicated nearly all of his Angelus address... Read more
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski prays at mass grave in Ukraine
A Vatican envoy in Ukraine prayed in silence at the recently discovered mass grave in Izium on Monday while forensic... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians cannot be indifferent to corruption
Pope Francis’ comments on corruption were inspired by one of Jesus’ parables that the pope said can be difficult to... Read more
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear that God loves them
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep.” Read more
Ukraine’s Vatican ambassador rebukes Pope Francis for mention of Moscow car bomb victim
Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See criticized Pope Francis on Wednesday for lamenting the car bombing that killed the daughter... Read more
In phone call, Zelenskyy thanks Pope Francis for praying for Ukraine
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror... Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: How Ukrainian migrants and indigenous peoples can learn from each other
The history of indigenous peoples in Canada speaks to the plight of Ukrainian immigrants, says this bishop in Edmonton. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishops pray for victims of missile strike in Vinnytsia
Ukrainian Catholic bishops gathered in prayer together for the victims of a Russian missile strike on the city of Vinnytsia,... Read more
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
Pope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
Ukrainian family prays for peace at World Meeting of Families
A Ukrainian family of 10 is participating in the World Meeting of Families this week. Read more
Bishop of Kyiv after 100 days of war: 'Please, let us not stop praying for Ukraine'
The fighting in Ukraine has entered a new phase, and some are losing interest —and hope. Read more
