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Ukrainian Catholic Church leader thanks Pope
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church met with Pope Leo XIV, briefing the Pope on the situation in Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion reaches the four-year mark. Source: OSV News.
Vatican intensifies response to Ukraine’s energy, health crises
As a relentless winter descends upon war-torn Ukraine with temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius, the Holy See has intensified its humanitarian response to the nation’s energy and health crises. Source: Catholic Review.
Ukraine prelate says faith endures four years after invasion
Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, faith remains central to Ukraine’s endurance, the country’s prelate says. Source: NCR Online.
Pope calls for prayers for ‘severely tested’ Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has urged people to pray for the people in Ukraine, “who are being severely tested by the consequences of the bombings which have resumed, also striking energy infrastructure”. Source: Crux.
Caritas workers supporting Ukrainians enduring same freezing conditions
Caritas Australia is urging continued global attention and solidarity as Caritas Ukraine workers face one of the most challenging months of the war, with repeated missile strikes leaving millions without power, heat, and water during subzero temperatures.
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.