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Pope Francis Thanks Papal Foundation for Aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports.
God is Weeping for the Victims of the Ukraine War: Pope Francis
The pope offered a reflection on "Our Lady of Tears."
Ukrainian Soldier Appeals to Pope Francis to Help Save People of Mariupol, a Besieged City
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.
We are Witnessing the "impotence" of the UN in Ukraine war: Pope Francis
The pope made the comments during a reflection on his recent trip to Malta at his weekly general audience.
Catholic Leader in Ukraine Says Ongoing War Reminder of Spiritual Battle "with the devil"
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Bring the devil to light and we will overcome.’
"Enough!" End War Before it Ends Us, Pope Francis Says as Ukraine Invasion Continues
"Before the danger of self-destruction, may humanity understand that the moment has come to abolish war, to erase it from human history before it erases human history," Pope Francis said in another plea for peace more than one month after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Full text: Pope Francis' Homily at Penance Service, Consecration to Immaculate Heart
On March 25 Pope Francis led a celebration of the sacrament of penance and the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter's Basilica. The following is the full text of the pope's prepared homily.
Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’
Catholic Bishops in Africa Respond to Pope Francis’ Call for Ukraine, Russia Consecration
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate statements, responded to Pope Francis’ call for prayer and consecration of Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Friday, March 25.
Vatican Confirms Pope is Inviting World’s Bishops to Join in Ukraine-Russia Consecration
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.’
Pope Francis: After a Nuclear War, Humanity Would Have to "start from scratch"
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine.
Hundreds of Catholic Convents in Poland Offering Variety of Help to Ukraine’s Refugees
Nearly 1.8 million people have entered Poland from Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion.
“In the name of God, I ask you: stop this massacre” in Ukraine: Pope Francis
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant women and children in the eastern city of Mariupol.
Ukrainian Catholic Leader Says Russian Invasion Turning into War against Civilians
Citing official statistics, Major Archbishop Shevchuk said there were more deaths among civilians than the military.
Ukraine's "City of Mary" Has Been Turned into a Cemetery, Ukrainian Catholic Leader Says
The besieged city of Mariupol is known as the ‘City of Mary.’
Pope Francis Sends Cardinals to Ukraine, Where "rivers of blood and tears flow"
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday.
Ukraine’s Capital “being transformed into spiritual capital of the world”: Catholic Leader
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk issued a video message as Ukraine entered ‘the second week of this horrible war.’
Hackers Interrupt Catholic Charity’s Online Press Conference on Ukraine
Speakers were drowned out by a stream of obscenities.
Catholic Priest in Ukraine Shares How Caritas is Helping Children Find Shelter
‘In my house, we have 37 people,’ Father Vyacheslav Grynevych said.
"They pray all day long": How Religious Sisters are Helping Needy amid Conflict in Ukraine
Sisters in Kyiv are caring for around 100 people sheltering in a church basement.
