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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Vatican laments ‘tragic’ invasion of Ukraine by Russia
“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said on Thursday. Read more
Catholics in Europe react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Catholics across Europe have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and prayers... Read more
Ukraine major archbishop responds to Russian invasion: ‘The Lord is with us’
“We believe that in this historic moment the Lord is with us,” Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said on Thursday. Read more
Ukraine crisis: Catholic archbishop says God will have last word on Russia conflict
‘Rest assured, our prayers can change the course of this conflict,’ he said. Read more
Major archbishop: Russia’s east Ukraine move places ‘all of humanity’ in danger
‘Irreparable damage has been done to the very logic of international relations,’ he said. Read more
Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday
The pope called for people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on March 2, Ash Wednesday. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘open and hospitable hearts’ to refugees from Ukraine
Officials believe that up to a million Ukrainians could seek refuge in Poland. Read more
Major archbishop urges Ukrainians to be united in face of ‘great threat’
Feb. 16 will be observed as a “day of unity” in Ukraine. Read more
Polish Catholic leader asks Ukraine and Russia’s bishops to join in prayer for peace
‘Every war is madness,’ Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said in a letter to the Catholic and Orthodox bishops. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishops in US beg prayers for peace in their homeland
The bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States issued a statement on Saturday requesting prayers as the... Read more
Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking at an Aid to the Church in Need online event. Read more
Just War Theory and Ukraine: Would war with Russia be in accord with Catholic teaching?
The prospect of war between Ukraine and Russia, and the potential involvement of the United States, brings with it questions... Read more
Major archbishop: Pope Francis’ day of prayer for Ukraine brings ‘hope of peace’
‘We are grateful to the pope, who heard our voice,’ he told CNA. Read more
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’ Read more
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
Church leaders appealed to world leaders to ‘refrain from hostilities.’ Read more
Europe’s Catholic bishops ask for prayers for peace in Ukraine
The bishop said the country was facing a ‘dramatic moment of tension.’ Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise
“I follow with great concern the events in some areas of eastern Ukraine, where violations of the ceasefire have multiplied... Read more
One million people helped in Ukraine by Pope Francis’ charitable project
Pope Francis’ charitable project for Ukraine, started in 2016, has helped nearly one million people in the war-torn country, according... Read more
'Somebody is killed every day': Bishop pleads for Christians to remember Ukraine
With global attention focused on the coronavirus outbreak, Ukrainian Catholic bishop has urged Christians not to forget their suffering brethren in... Read more
