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Pope and Zelenskyy discuss repatriation of Ukrainian captives
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met for the third time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, focusing their discussion on the repatriation of Ukrainian nationals held in Russian captivity. Source: NCR Online.
Pope to welcome Ukrainian president back to Vatican
Pope Francis will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy back to the Vatican tomorrow, four months after their last meeting, the Vatican press office has announced. Source: Catholic Review.
Caritas worker survives Russian drone attack
A building where a Caritas-Spes employee lived was damaged when Russian forces attacked the Sumy region in northern Ukraine on September 12. Source: Caritas Australia.
Caritas partners helping war-hit Ukrainians find safe haven
Caritas Australia’s Ukraine Appeal continues to support its charity partners, including Catholic Relief Services, as they help millions of Ukrainians in need due to the war with Russia.
Pope speaks out against Ukrainian law banning Russian Orthodox Church
Pope Francis has spoken out about a Ukrainian law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church and affiliation with it because of its official support of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Source: OSV News.
Ukrainian parliament approves ban on Russian-limed churches
Ukraine’s parliament had adopted a law restricting religious organisations affiliated or connected with Russia. Source: The Tablet.
Pope waiting for ‘appropriate time’ to visit Ukraine
Pope Francis is waiting for “the appropriate time” to visit Ukraine, according to that country’s ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash. Source: Religion News Service.
Russian missile destroys Catholic church in Ukraine
Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is removing sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack. Source: OSV News.
Papal almoner oversees new shipment of food and medicine to Ukraine
The Pope’s charitable efforts continue towards Ukraine, a country he has long described as “martyred”, with trucks loaded with essential supplies leaving Rome for the war-torn country yesterday. Source: Vatican News.