After visit to Ukraine, Swedish cardinal says he hopes for ‘just peace’ May 31, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Arborelius and Bishop Varden visited Ukraine May 9-10 on behalf of the Nordic bishops’ conference, which comprises Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. The purpose of the visit, Cardinal Arborelius said, was “to convey our solidarity and prayers to the faithful of Ukraine.”
Ukrainian church leaders cite lack of information on Vatican initiatives May 30, 2023By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ukrainian church leaders have voiced skepticism over a planned Vatican “peace mission” to their war-torn country and have complained of being left in the dark about Rome’s intentions.
Cardinal Zuppi, pope’s peace envoy, talks about war in Ukraine May 23, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, News, Vatican, World News “War is a pandemic. It involves us all,” said Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Italian prelate chosen by Pope Francis to lead an initiative for peace in Ukraine.
Vatican secretary of state calls for ‘creative’ peace efforts in Ukraine May 18, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Asking European leaders for “creative efforts for peace” in Ukraine, the Vatican secretary of state said the Holy See “will continue to do its part.”
US Ukrainian Catholics greet Zelenskyy-Pope Francis meeting with elation, concern May 16, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S. are hailing a surprise meeting between Pope Francis and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a mixture of elation and wariness.
Vatican neutrality is a force for peace, pope tells ambassadors May 15, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News – In encouraging the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in promoting the common good on the international stage, the Vatican embraces a strategy of “positive neutrality,” which allows it to dialogue with all sides, Pope Francis said.
Pope, Ukrainian leader talk about humanitarian situation provoked by war May 14, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News After literally hundreds of public prayers for peace in Ukraine and 443 days after Russia launched an all-out war on the Eastern European country, Pope Francis welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Vatican.
From food distribution to trauma therapy, Ukrainian priest is on wound-healing mission for displaced Ukrainians May 7, 2023By Our Sunday Visitor OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News For many Ukrainians pouring westward to flee conflict, the baroque 18th-century church with its distinct twin bell towers, standing tall above the old city’s red rooftops, proved a natural beacon for those propelled far from home.
Mystery mission: Details murky on pope’s push for peace in Ukraine May 4, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When Pope Francis told reporters the Vatican had some kind of “mission” underway to promote an end to the war in Ukraine, journalists naturally were intrigued.
Russia’s seizure of Ukraine nuclear power plant a global threat and ‘wake-up call,’ say experts May 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News Russia’s seizure of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has undermined global nuclear security, while serving as a “wake-up call” to ending energy dependence on Russia, said experts at a recent panel discussion hosted by a Catholic college.
After praying for peace in Ukraine, pope greets Russian Orthodox official May 3, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.
Kremlin denies working with Vatican on peace talks May 2, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson.