Catholic Church in Ukraine
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Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Here's the story behind the viral photo of Ukrainian man hugging crucifix
CNA spoke with the photographer who captured a powerful image of a man wrapping his arms around the foot of... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop warns that bombings have left people without heat in freezing temperatures
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has warned hat Russian bombardments have left some people in Ukraine without... Read more
'I believe I'm holding Mary's hand,' says Catholic journalist chronicling war in Kyiv
A Catholic Ukrainian journalist is documenting day-to-day life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country — and sharing her... Read more
Many seeing ‘luminous angels’ over Ukraine, says major archbishop
The Archangel Michael is patron saint of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Read more
Ukraine’s major archbishop: War risks creating ecological disaster as well as humanitarian catastrophe
Fire broke out overnight at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Russian shelling. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Cardinal Bo fears ‘nightmare scenario’ of ‘global nuclear holocaust’
The Burmese Church leader said the world was on ‘the threshold of self-annihilation.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Kyiv is being transformed into the spiritual capital of the world’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk issued a video message as Ukraine entered ‘the second week of this horrible war.’ Read more
How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping relations between Churches
The Patriarchate of Moscow appears increasingly isolated. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop to Russian Orthodox leader: Please ask Putin to stop Ukraine war
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal in a strongly worded letter. Read more
Bishops ask Pope Francis to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The request was issued by Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic bishops. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘May the common prayer of the whole world bring peace to Ukraine’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk sent a video message from Kyiv on the seventh day of the full-scale Russian invasion. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Polish people for opening homes to Ukrainians fleeing war
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic priest in D.C.: Russia has list of church leaders
A Ukrainian Catholic priest who is the dean of theology at the Catholic University of America says church leaders have... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Let us pray for our enemies’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk deplored the deaths of women and children amid the Russian invasion. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Catholic priest in Kyiv shares how Caritas is helping children find shelter
‘In my house, we have 37 people,’ Father Vyacheslav Grynevych said. Read more
Ukraine conflict: Bomb hits Catholic diocese’s headquarters in besieged city
Forty people were sheltering in the basement, but no injuries were reported. Read more
Hackers interrupt Catholic charity’s online press conference on Ukraine
Speakers were drowned out by a stream of obscenities. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishop is sheltering with Orthodox counterpart in besieged city, says charity
‘I wish for this war to end as quickly as possible,’ Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk said. Read more
Cardinal Pell condemns ‘illegal and ferocious Russian invasion’ in letter to Ukrainian Catholic leader
The Australian cardinal said he regretted the ‘absence of support’ for Ukrainians. Read more
