Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘leading role’ in efforts to destroy Ukraine, says Catholic archbishop August 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a “leading role” in efforts to destroy Ukraine and Ukrainians, said a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop.
‘Heed their cries and help’: U.S. bishop pleads for hungry as Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain August 8, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain exports — which feed millions in several nations — a U.S. bishop is calling on global leaders to ensure food security.
Bishop urges leaders of U.S., other nations to ‘make critically needed’ progress on arms control August 6, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ international policy committee called on Catholics and all people of goodwill to pray that the leaders of the United States and other nations around the globe “who govern the control” of nuclear weapons “will earnestly seek to make critically needed progress on arms control.”
Pope meets WYD pilgrims from Ukraine, hears their stories August 3, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 Fifteen World Youth Day pilgrims from Ukraine, most of whom had lost a father or other close relative in the war, had a private meeting with Pope Francis Aug. 3.
Ukraine officially moves Christmas observance to Dec. 25 in ‘huge cultural shift’ August 1, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill moving the official observance of Christmas Day to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, when Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church mark the holiday.
Pope to Russia: Destroying grain, creating hunger is ‘grave offense to God’ July 31, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Destroying grain is a “grave offense to God,” Pope Francis said, appealing to authorities in Russia as “my brothers” and urging them to resume cooperating with a United Nations’ initiative to guarantee the safe transport of grain out of Ukraine.
Ukraine Orthodox priests call for break with Moscow after cathedral attack July 31, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News Priests of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have called for breaking ties with the Russian Orthodox Church, following a Russian attack on Odesa that destroyed a historic cathedral while killing two and injuring at least 22, including four children.
WYD Ukrainian Catholics want world to know ‘what Ukraine’s sacrifice really means’ July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, young Ukrainian Catholics from the U.S. are traveling to World Youth Day with a mix of hope, excitement and urgency.
Russian missile destroys Transfiguration Cathedral’s central altar in Odesa July 25, 2023By Lilia Kovalyk-Vasiuta OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News A Russian attack on a key Ukrainian port city has partially destroyed a historic Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site, prompting international outrage and pledges to rebuild.
Attacks on Odesa prove Russia is a ‘terrorist’ state, Ukraine ambassador says July 24, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See said the onslaught of attacks on Odesa and several surrounding cities shows that Russia’s actions are no different than the actions of a terrorist organization.
Invoking Mary’s protection, Ukrainian villager shared faith under brutal occupation July 23, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News In a Ukrainian village some 50 miles outside Kyiv, a retired music teacher became an unlikely catechist — and lifesaver — as Russian troops brutally attacked several residents.
USCCB president: Cardinal and Biden discussed aiding end to war in Ukraine July 21, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ special envoy went to Washington to explore what the Vatican’s role could be in bringing about an end of hostilities in Ukraine, said the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference.