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Russian drone strike kills seven, damages Kyiv’s historic cathedral
Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa on Tuesday, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St Sophia Cathedral. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for peace in first phone conversation with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed war and peace in Ukraine in separate phone calls with Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump overnight. Source: OSV News.
Russia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine
Russia has rejected the Vatican’s offer to host talks for ending the war in Ukraine, despite international support for the idea. Source: OSV News.
Zelenskyy invites Pope to Ukraine during first conversation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed he spoke with Pope Leo XIV and invited him to visit Ukraine. Source: Crux.
Russia declares 72-hour ceasefire
Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Source: ABC News.
Zelenskyy and Trump have ‘good meeting’ in St Peter’s Basilica
On Saturday, the Vatican’s role in global diplomacy was on full display in one of the Catholic Church’s most holy places: St Peter’s Basilica. Source: NCR Online.
‘Nothing is sacred’: Religious leaders condemn Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine
Catholic and other religious leaders are condemning a Palm Sunday attack by Russia on a Ukrainian city that killed 34 – including two children – and injured 119. Source: OSV News.
Adelaide man on a mission to help Ukrainians
A volunteer aid worker from Adelaide has spoken about the heavy toll the three-year war has taken on Ukraine, a country that has become his second home. Source: The Southern Cross.
Papal almoner delivers Pope’s gift to Ukraine
As Ukraine faces another Easter marked by war, Pope Francis continues to show his closeness to the suffering people through concrete gestures – three years after what he previously called “a painful and shameful anniversary for humanity”. Source: Vatican News.