‘The Russians Will Never Bomb This Place’ — Then They Did
COMMENTARY: A devastating Russian drone attack on Dormition Cathedral, one of the world’s most important religious sites, has further deepened Ukraine’s resolve to win the war.
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Vatican Nuncio: ‘There Are No Unbelievers Left’ in Ukraine’s War Zones
As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, Apostolic Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas tells a Lithuanian Catholic magazine that Ukraine’s war zones are seeing extraordinary religious revival.
Pope Speaks With Israeli and Ukrainian Presidents Amid Conflicts in Holy Land, Ukraine
The Pope discussed the ongoing wars and exchanged Passover and Easter greetings with the two presidents.
Archbishop Shevchuk Praises His Flock: ‘We Hope Because We Are Christians’
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church discusses his country and Church after four years of war with Russia.
From Syria to Ukraine: The Shadow of 2013 on Papal Peace Initiatives
COMMENTARY: The unintended results of a 2013 appeal weigh heavily on today’s papal calls for prayer and fasting.
Russia’s ‘Sacrilegious War’ Shatters Orthodox Unity, Prompts Response From Pope Leo
COMMENTARY: Despite what desires remain in Rome for full communion, it is a complete impossibility when the two most important Orthodox patriarchates are not in communion with each other.
Vatican, Russia Discuss War in Ukraine After Drone Strike Kills Civilians in Kharkiv
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, and Russia’s minister of foreign affairs, had a phone call on Friday.
‘Peace Talks’ Must Go Beyond Ending the War in Ukraine
COMMENTARY: Seventy-five years ago, Robert Schuman’s vision for economic partnership among the combatants of World War II led to the creation of the now 27-member European Union. A new West-East economic and trade community could make Schuman’s goal of lasting peace a reality.
Zelenskyy Delivers List of POWs in Russia to the Vatican to Mediate Their Release
The Holy See’s mediation for the release of Ukrainians detained in Russia is nothing new.
Catholic Social Teaching and the Crisis in Ukraine
COMMENTARY: The recent argument during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House raises an important question of what the Church teaches with regard to diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between nations.
