Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.
War in Ukraine
Pope Francis walks ‘tightrope’ on Russia’s war in Ukraine, says church historian
Pope Francis and the Holy See tread a fine line in responding to Russia’s war on Ukraine, balancing statesmanship and spiritual values amid the 11-year conflict, said a Ukrainian Catholic church historian.
Pope meets senior Russian Orthodox official at Vatican
Pope Francis met July 11 with Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, head of external church relations for the Moscow Patriarchate, the Vatican announced.
Eastern church leaders describe heroic witness on front lines in conflict-ridden regions
The heroic work and witness of the Eastern churches in some of the world’s most conflict-ridden regions was highlighted at the annual Catholic Media Conference held in Atlanta in June.
‘Not a single Catholic priest’ left in Russian-occupied Ukraine, reveals major archbishop
Russian forces have driven out all Greek and Roman Catholic clergy from the occupied areas of Ukraine, said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Shevchuk: Russian attack on Kyiv children’s hospital ‘a sin that cries out to heaven for revenge’
At least 31 have been killed and over 135 injured as Russian bombers pummeled Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and numerous cities throughout the nation with more than 40 missiles and guided aerial bombs.
Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity
Pope Francis prayed in thanksgiving for the release of two Ukrainian Catholic priests who were held in Russian captivity for more than 19 months, calling on Christians to pray for the release of all prisoners of war.
Son’s death in Ukraine leads father ‘from theory to practice’ in Resurrection hope
Father Dymyd said he and his family have gone “from theory to practice” in their understanding of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Lasting peace requires all warring parties in dialogue, cardinal says
The only way to achieve true, stable and just peace is by having all sides of a conflict involved in dialogue, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said at a peace summit in Switzerland.
On historic D-Day anniversary, Catholic veteran says faith has always helped him in ‘tight corner’
As Western heads of state and government gathered in northern France to mark 80 years since the monumental D-Day invasion that helped secure victory in World War II, one veteran, now age 100, had special memories to share.
Cardinal: Ukraine using NATO weapons to strike Russia risks escalation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said allowing Ukraine to use NATO weapons to attack military targets in Russia would lead to “an escalation that no one will be able to control anymore.”
Amid horrors of war, Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace
A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.