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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.
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.