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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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
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's the answer
Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and... 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
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
Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences
‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. 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
Fearful of world war, Philippines' bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Voicing concern that the far-away conflict in Europe will have consequences in Asia, the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, one... Read more
Our Lady of Fatima pilgrim statue arrives in Ukraine prior to March 25 consecration
A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country... Read more
Knights of Columbus urges members to join novena for Ukraine and Russia
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus has called on his fellow knights to join in a nine-day... 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
Three hurt when Catholic charity's van struck by artillery fire in Ukraine
Three volunteers for the U.S.-based Vulnerable People Project were hurt, one critically, when their vehicle came under fire in northwest... Read more
