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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
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
Pope Francis reportedly tells Order of Malta leaders there is ‘no urgency’ to complete reforms
The pope will make the final decisions on reform of the 1,000-year-old order. 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
Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
He said his visit on March 5-8, 2021, was ‘unforgettable.’ 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
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
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ schedule for first international trip of 2022
The pope will travel by catamaran between islands in Malta. 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
Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain
The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ 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
