Amid Russian attacks, Ukraine’s religious leaders plead for Pope Leo’s help in returning abducted children August 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine’s religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.
Vatican ‘appalled’ by situation in Gaza, cardinal says August 26, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Even though what is happening in Gaza is shocking and prospects for peace in Ukraine seem more complicated than ever, Catholics must continue praying and hoping, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope marks Ukraine’s Independence Day with prayers for peace August 25, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV pledged his prayers for the Ukrainian people in a message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and encouraged Catholics to respond to Ukrainian religious leaders’ request for prayers for peace Aug. 24.
Ukraine church tensions surface in wake of Alaska summit August 20, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian religious leaders have rejected demands for Russia’s Orthodox Church and language to be guaranteed official status in their country, although a Catholic bishop also warned against a threatened crackdown on Orthodox communities.
Archbishop Gudziak on visit to Ukraine calls for unity to end Russia’s ongoing ‘barbarity’ August 20, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News As the Trump administration seeks to end Russia’s multiyear war on Ukraine, Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians continue, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Pope sets Aug. 22 as day to pray, fast for peace in Ukraine, Holy Land August 20, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy, European leaders after Putin summit August 19, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a delegation of European leaders Aug. 18 following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin a few days prior as he seeks a resolution to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Archbishop Gudziak: Trump-Putin summit fails to advance peace, justice August 17, 2025By Gina Christian Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held on Aug. 15 has ultimately failed to address the “fundamental moral and geopolitical questions” of Russia’s multiyear war on Ukraine, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Pope says he hopes Trump-Putin meeting leads to ceasefire in Ukraine August 13, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV told reporters he hoped U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can find a way to reach a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine when they meet in Alaska.
Advocate pleads for Vatican aid as Russian adoption database shows Ukraine’s children August 12, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian child advocate Mykola Kuleba is pleading for the Vatican’s assistance, after publicly highlighting what he said was one of several databases used by Russian occupation officials to market abducted Ukrainian children to Russian foster and adoption families.
Pope prays world leaders recognize their responsibility for peace August 11, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet in Alaska Aug. 15, Pope Leo XIV prayed that world leaders would recognize the impact their actions have on the local population.
Pope Leo stands with youth in Gaza, Ukraine, calls for dialogue, not war August 4, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News, Youth Ministry In a message of solidarity and peace, Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church stands with young people suffering in war-torn areas, including Gaza and Ukraine.
