Ukraine War
The Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The Russian offensive triggered the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Thousands of people, including many civilians, have died in the war amid heavy fighting in the north, east, and south of Ukraine. The country is home to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the largest of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. Pope Francis has said that the Vatican is willing to mediate an end to the conflict between the predominantly Eastern Orthodox nations.
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Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion a ‘miracle,’ says Catholic leader
Major Archbishop Shevchuk compared the war to Poland’s 1920 ‘Miracle on the Vistula’ Read more
Lviv's Armenian Cathedral removes Christ statue for safekeeping amid Ukraine conflict
A picture of a statue of Christ being removed from the Armenian Cathedral of Lviv for safekeeping has gone viral... Read more
Facing a 'defining moment,' Knights of Columbus leader vows ongoing support for Ukraine
Much like 9/11 was a defining moment for the United States, “the brutal invasion of Ukraine will be a defining... Read more
Catholic leader thanks Poles for welcoming 1 million people fleeing Ukraine war
‘May the Lord God repay you a hundredfold,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk. Read more
‘I will go to Ukraine, as far as I can,’ says papal envoy
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two Vatican cardinals visiting the war-torn country. Read more
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
St. Michael the Archangel is the protector of the capital of Ukraine. Here’s why
A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel stands in the center of Kyiv with a shield and a sword and... 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
Spanish nuns evacuated from Ukraine: Christ was with us in the Blessed Sacrament
Before war broke out in Ukraine, Sisters María, María Jesús, and Antonia of the Missionaries of the Congregation of Saint... 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
Did a cyberattack disrupt Archbishop Cordileone's rosary for Ukraine?
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's online "Rosary for Peace in Ukraine” Wednesday was disrupted by a suspected cyberattack, according to the... Read more
Bishops in South America encourage day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine
The bishops of Chile, Paraguay, and Bolivia encouraged the faithful to participate in the day of prayer and fasting for... 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
