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Russia Ukraine

Ukrainian priests may be in Russian labour camp: report

Two disappeared Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests seized by Russian forces from their church in Berdyansk in November 2022 are possibly in a Russian-operated labour camp in occupied Ukraine, according to a human rights information service. Source: OSV News.

Foreign Aid Ukraine

Caritas welcomes Government support of the vulnerable in Ukraine 

Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to provide $31 million to help meet Ukraine’s energy and humanitarian needs.

Pope Francis Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia must release prisoners: Pope

Pope Francis has again appealed for a “general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine”. Source: Vatican News.

Russia Ukraine

Russian rededication of Ukrainian Catholic church a ‘sacrilege’

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has denounced Russia’s seizure of a Catholic church in Ukraine’s Kherson region, calling the structure’s rededication for the Russian Orthodox Church a “sacrilege”. Source: NCR Online.

Charity Ukraine

Intensified hostilities in Ukraine trigger new wave of displacement

Caritas Australia’s partners in Ukraine report intensified hostilities in front-line areas and border communities, triggering a new wave of displacement as security concerns heighten and aid becomes harder to deliver. 

Middle East Ukraine

Pope issues new plea for peace in Palestine, Israel and Ukraine

Pope Francis has issued a new plea for peace in Palestine, Israel and Ukraine, urging dialogue over conflict and remembering the suffering of those affected. Source: Vatican News.

Ukraine

Ukrainian Catholic bishop speaks out after deadly Russian air strike 

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has responded to a “devastating” strike by Russia on civilians in a northern Ukrainian city. Source: NCR Online.

Ukraine

Ukrainian archbishop says Russia using ‘diabolical tactics’

Ukraine’s chief Catholic leader said Russia’s new strategy in its war against its neighbour is “the destruction of our civilian population”. Source: Crux.

Ecumenism Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets Ukraine’s Christian leaders

Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic Bishops, along with representatives of the nation’s Protestant communities, met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at a meeting organised by the Ukrainian Bible Society. Source: Vatican News.