Belarus Pardons 2 Catholic Priests After Talks With Vatican
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Belarus expressed 'gratitude to all those who contributed to the release of imprisoned priests.'
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Belarusian Catholic Father and Journalist Marks 5 Years in Prison
While the US State Department has Ihar Losik on its radar, it is not yet known whether Pope Leo XIV is aware of the case.
Catholic Blogger Remains Detained in Belarus After Criticizing Regime
In his August 2021 letter to Pope Francis, Losik described the hopelessness he has experienced while languishing in prison, even to the point of contemplating and attempting suicide.
Pope Francis Sends Aid to Migrants at Belarus Border and Victims of Typhoon in Philippines
The Vatican announced the money would also help Caritas Poland, the country’s biggest charitable organization, “to address the migratory emergency on the border between the two countries."
Polish Catholic Archbishop: Help Migrants Caught in Belarus Border Crisis
Archbishop Gądecki thanked individuals and groups helping those in need at the border, including Caritas Poland, Poland’s largest charitable organization.
Nuncio Prays for Peace and Harmony in Belarus at Renowned Marian Shrine
Archbishop Ante Jozić offered the Mass on July 3 in the village of Budslau at the end of an annual festival.
Belarus Bishop Offers Mass for Chernobyl Victims on 35th Anniversary of Nuclear Disaster
Thousands died of radiation-related illnesses, such as cancer, in the 35 years following the explosion of a reactor at a nuclear power plant in Chernobyl in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine.
Pope Francis Sends Special Envoy to Meet with Belarus President
Lukashenko, who has served as president since the office was created in 1994, has faced mass demonstrations calling for his resignation since a disputed presidential election Aug. 9 in which he claimed to have won 80% of the vote.
Polish President Duda Discusses ‘Promotion of the Family’ with Pope Francis
The Polish president’s official website reported that Duda was the first president to be received by the pope since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic Archbishop Prays Outside of Prison for Detained Protesters in Belarus
Archbishop Kondrusiewicz called on the government of Belarus to allow priests to visit imprisoned protesters earlier this week and appealed to the country’s interior minister to release the detainees.
