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Pope’s personal emissary heads to Ukraine in pursuit of ‘just peace’
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis’ personal emissary tapped to lead the Vatican’s peacemaking efforts between Ukraine and Russia, is this week making a two-day visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Source: NCR Online.
Jesuits in Romania offer support to families fleeing Ukraine
Jesuit Mission Australia will this week host a webinar discussion on people fleeing the war in Ukraine, with a focus on vulnerable families who have made it across the border to Romania.
Ukrainian archbishop demands end to Russian missile attacks
The head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church has demanded an end to Russia’s overnight missile strikes, as the Vatican outlined plans to send a “peace mission” to the warring sides. Source: The Tablet.
Pope asks Cardinal Zuppi to lead Ukraine peace mission
Pope Francis has asked Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna to lead a mission “to help ease tensions in the conflict in Ukraine”. Source: OSV News.
Vatican Secretary of State calls for ‘creative’ peace efforts in Ukraine
Asking European leaders for “creative efforts for peace” in Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State said the Holy See “will continue to do its part”. Source: NCR Online.
Pope and Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine war at Vatican meeting
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday as Francis intensifies his efforts for a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican says Russia and Ukraine aware of peace mission
The Vatican has insisted that Russia and Ukraine know of its efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, after the warring parties denied any knowledge of a peace mission. Source: The Tablet.
Ukraine Prime Minister asks Pope to help bring back children taken to Russia
Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told journalists on Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to Russia. Source: CNA.
Displaced Ukrainians in Australia celebrate Orthodox Easter for last time
Displaced Ukrainians living in Australia celebrated Orthodox Easter for the last time on Sunday, with Ukrainian Catholics to observe Easter at the same time as most Western countries from 2024. Source: ABC News.