Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... Read more
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
Poland’s Catholics dig deep to help Ukrainian refugees
Catholics have donated record sums to Caritas Poland, the country’s largest charity. Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’ 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
Pope Francis visits Ukrainian refugee children hospitalized in Rome
Some of the hospitalized children suffer from serious blast wounds from the war in Ukraine, a Vatican spokesman said. 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
‘Ukraine is fighting,’ says Catholic leader after war enters 4th week
Major Archbishop Shevchuk called for prayers for Ukraine’s medical workers. Read more
Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees
‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin. Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more
Catholic bishops of England and Wales to join Pope Francis in Ukraine-Russia consecration
‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole. 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
Which novena to pray for Ukraine? Here are some really good ones
Catholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking:... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: Innocent children’s blood is ‘on the hands of the criminals who began this war’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘almost 100 children have died as a result of bombing.’ Read more
Ukraine war: Poland’s Catholic bishops condemn attacks on civilians
The U.N. human rights office has recorded over 1,800 civilian casualties. Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
