VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Encouraging negotiations to end Russia's war on Ukraine, Pope Francis called for the warring sides to have the "courage of the white flag," a term usually associated with surrender. Asked in an interview whether Ukraine should surrender and
As Ukraine enters its 11th year of confronting Russian aggression, the cross of Christ is "a tree of life (that) bears its fruit every day" in the besieged nation, said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
"This oasis … is the
Entering the third year of war several church institutions wrapped their aid effort in "two years of war" reports, showing that millions of people have been saved thanks to the Catholic Church.
A million people -- whether Ukrainian refugees in Poland or those
After two years of supporting communities throughout Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country, the Vatican-based charity confederation Caritas Internationalis is shifting to a long-term response plan to address the humanitarian fallout from the prolonged conflict in Ukraine.
"According to experts, the
Blessed Michael McGivney, Father to the Young, pray for us. “Ah, Lord GOD!” I said, “I do not know how to speak. I am too young!” But the LORD answered me, Do not say, “l am too young.” To whomever I send
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches the two-year mark, religious leaders in Canada and Ukraine have issued statements calling for justice, peace and broad support of Ukraine's recovery.
Bishop William T. McGrattan of Calgary, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops,
Blessed Michael McGivney, Companion to the Imprisoned, pray for us. Be mindful of prisoners as if sharing their imprisonment, and of the ill-treated as of yourselves, for you also are in the body. (Heb 13:3) Intention For all those in captivity, that
Blessed Michael McCivney, Pastor of Immigrants, pray for us. And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) Intention
Blessed Michael McGivney, Conformed to Christ Crucified, pray for us. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13) Intention For those who have died during the war, that the Lord will receive their
As an emergency bill to replenish dwindling ammunition and supplies for Ukraine's forces languishes in the U.S. House, Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia warned that failing to support Ukraine as Russia's war machine relentlessly presses