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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.
Sydney rally commemorates third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of people flocked to the St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt in Sydney on Monday to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Ukrainian bishops affirm belief in ‘the triumph of God’s truth’
Marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops affirmed Ukrainians’ belief in “the triumph of God’s truth” – and the recognition that “true peace cannot exist without justice”. Source: OSV News.
Caritas calls for continuing support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Caritas organisations remain on the frontlines, helping millions of war-affected Ukrainians to cope with the crisis, rebuild their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. Source: Caritas Australia.
Papal gestures and new US administration giving Ukrainians some hope
As Russia sent a barrage of rockets to Ukraine over the weekend, a bishop living in an eastern Ukraine diocese on the front lines of war said such events make hope “rather waning” for his people. Source: OSV News.
Pope holds surprise video conference with young Ukrainians
As the 2025 Jubilee entered its second month, Pope Francis has made an effort to work for peace, looking at the issue of Ukraine. Source: Crux.
Ukrainian Archbishop accuses Russia of conducting ‘sacrilegious war’
A video showing Russian soldiers executing six unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war is “appalling”, says Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church primate Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Source: Crux.
Ukraine accuses Russia of killing clergy and banning religions in occupied areas
Russian forces have killed almost 70 clergy and destroyed more than 630 places of worship in Ukraine since the start of its 2022 invasion, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal warns war in Ukraine could spiral out of control
The situation in Ukraine is very “worrisome” and could spiral out of control, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Source: Catholic Review.