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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.
Ukraine war confirms humanity can ‘rely only on God’
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine says said that recent events regarding Ukraine have shown that the only true weapon that can bring peace is prayer. Source: OSV News.
Redemptorist priest says fight for Ukraine a fight for justice
A Ukrainian Redemptorist priest has offered a deeply personal and unfiltered perspective on his country’s war with Russia, the struggle for a just peace, and the moral responsibility of the global community. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.
Zelenskyy agrees to partial ceasefire in phone call with Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to a “partial ceasefire against energy” and said “lasting peace” was possible under Donald Trump’s leadership, after the two leaders had a one-hour phone conversation overnight. Source: The Australian.
Russia backs ceasefire proposal but wants more details
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle with a United States proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasised that it should pave the way to lasting peace. Source: SMH.
Ukraine ready to accept immediate 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine has expressed a willingness to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, after meetings with the US representatives in Saudi Arabia. Source: OSV News.
European bishops urge EU to continue support for Ukraine
The bishops of the European Union have rallied in support of the Ukrainian people and have urged European institutions to do the same. Source: Crux.
Ukraine’s Catholic Church leaders pledge support for country’s continuing struggle
Ukrainian bishops spoke up as international reaction continued over US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s televised White House clash with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: Catholic Review.