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Iconic Ukrainian church returned to Catholic community
After decades of legal disputes, Ukraine’s Catholic community has received the right to use Kyiv’s historic St Nicholas Church for the next 50 years, under an agreement signed with the state. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope says Trump’s Ukraine plan could break US-Europe alliance
Pope Leo XIV said this week President Donald Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine threatens to break apart the alliance between Europe and the United States. Source: CNA.
Ukrainian bishops visit Canberra for talks
Executive staff of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference secretariat have met with members of the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Conference president addresses Ukrainian Catholic leaders
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB met with members of the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church who were meeting in Melbourne this week. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted
As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians accompany US-brokered peace talks that have not produced a breakthrough, Ukraine’s religious leaders warn that failure to halt Russia and hold it accountable will expand the war to Europe. Source: OSV News.
How Australia could help ‘win the peace’
What role should Australia play in the reconstruction of Ukraine? That question was discussed at the launch of a new report in Canberra this week. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.
Ukraine honours Dominican Sister for aiding those in need
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has honoured a Dominican Sister for her efforts to provide humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source Catholic Review.Â
Caritas Ukraine workers stay resilient ‘by living our mission’
Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy has met with Caritas Australia donors and staff, sharing firsthand insights into the organisation’s evolving humanitarian response amid the protracted war in Ukraine.Â
Russia condemned over deadly drone strike on Ukraine kindergarten
A United States Ukrainian Catholic archbishop is speaking out after Russian forces struck a kindergarten in Ukraine’s second largest city, killing two children – including an infant – near that nation’s capital. Source: OSV News.