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Pope Francis meets Kateryna Prokopenko and Yulya Fedosiuk in St. Peter’s Square on May 11, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Meets Wives of Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting to Defend Mariupol

May 11, 2022

‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Regina Caeli on May 8, 2022. Vatican Media

Mother’s Day: Pope Francis Sends Moms "Our prayer, affection, best wishes"

May 8, 2022

In his Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday, for Mother’s Day, and urged continued prayers for peace in Ukraine.

Pope Francis meets members of the Papal Foundation in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, April 28, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Thanks Papal Foundation for Aid to Ukraine

Apr 28, 2022

The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports.

The aftermath of the Russian occupation of Bucha, Ukraine. Ministry of Digital Development Mikhail Fedorov via Wikimedia (Public Domain).

Marking Two Months of War, Pope Francis Says "the attack must be stopped"

Apr 24, 2022

Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his call for a truce in Ukraine, saying "the attack must be stopped."

Pope Francis pictured at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 16, 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

God is Weeping for the Victims of the Ukraine War: Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2022

The pope offered a reflection on "Our Lady of Tears."

Major Serhiy Volyna, who has been leading the 36th marine brigade in the battle for the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, pictured holding his letter to Pope Francis. Religious Information Service of Ukraine

Ukrainian Soldier Appeals to Pope Francis to Help Save People of Mariupol, a Besieged City

Apr 19, 2022

Major Serhiy Volyna, who has been leading the 36th marine brigade in the battle for the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, pleaded with the pope to help do something to safely evacuate people from the city.

Pope Francis is interviewed by Lorena Bianchetti at the Vatican. Screenshot from A Sua Immagine.

"World has chosen the path of Cain", Pope Francis in Interview Aired Good Friday 2022

Apr 15, 2022

‘War is everywhere,’ he told interviewer Lorena Bianchetti.

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"Speak out forcefully" against "abominable actions" in Ukraine: Pope Francis to Pilgrims

Apr 12, 2022

In a message to participants in an interreligious pilgrimage to Ukraine, Pope Francis said “the present moment leaves us deeply troubled, because it is marked by the forces of evil.”

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Calls for an "Easter truce" in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022

Apr 10, 2022

“Let the weapons be put down. Let the Easter truce begin,” Pope Francis urged.

Pope Francis holds up a flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city” of Bucha, Ukraine at his general audience on April 6, 2022. Vatican Media

Blood of Bucha Victims "cries out to heaven" for End to Ukraine War: Pope Francis

Apr 6, 2022

The pope held up a blue and yellow flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city” of Bucha, Ukraine.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta, April 3, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Laments "sacrilegious war" in Ukraine as He Prays Angelus in Malta

Apr 3, 2022

‘May we be tireless in praying and in offering assistance to those who suffer,’ the pope said.

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight to Malta on April 2, 2022. Courtney Mares/CNA

Pope Francis Says Papal Visit to Ukraine’s Capital, Kyiv, is “on the table”

Apr 2, 2022

Pope Francis on Saturday said a papal visit to Kyiv is "on the table," raising the possibility of a dramatic escalation of the Holy See's diplomatic and spiritual effort to bring about an end to the fighting that has raged in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24.

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Catholic Leader in Ukraine Says Ongoing War Reminder of Spiritual Battle "with the devil"

Mar 31, 2022

Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Bring the devil to light and we will overcome.’

Pope Francis reads the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica, March 25, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mar 25, 2022

In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’

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"I pray to John Paul II": How Ukrainian Refugee Found Shelter at Pope’s Former Residence

Mar 23, 2022

‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko.

An image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Peter's Church, Vienna, Austria. | Pope Francis. Diana Ringo via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0 at) | Vatican Media

Vatican Releases Text for March 25 Consecration Prayer for Ukraine, Russia

Mar 22, 2022

The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Pope Francis prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017. Vatican Media.

Vatican Confirms Pope is Inviting World’s Bishops to Join in Ukraine-Russia Consecration

Mar 18, 2022

The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’

Our Lady of Fatima. Ricardo Perna / Shutterstock.

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Arrives in Ukraine Prior to March 25 Consecration

Mar 17, 2022

A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25.

Pope Francis prays for children in Ukraine, March 16, 2022. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis: After a Nuclear War, Humanity Would Have to "start from scratch"

Mar 16, 2022

The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis in front of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima. Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mar 15, 2022

The consecration will take place on March 25.