The following is a statement from the provincial ministers of six provinces belonging to the Order of Friars Minor in the United States regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Feb. 24, 2022 — We are horrified at the unfolding violence in Ukraine and the death and destruction unleashed on the …

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 23, 2022 / 03:07 am Expressing great sadness at the worsening situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis asked world leaders on Wednesday to “make a serious examination of conscience before God.” Speaking at his live-streamed general audience on Feb. 23, the pope called for people to fast …

By Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 24, 2022 / 09:45 am Caritas Internationalis launched an emergency appeal to provide relief to Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday, Feb. 24. “We cannot ignore the tragic humanitarian implications of this war,” said Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Aloysius John in a statement released …

by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Feb 24, 2022 / 05:00 am God is always on the side of the victims of unjust aggression, the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said on Thursday, hours after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk supported Ukraine’s right to defend its …

by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Feb 24, 2022 / 06:05 am This story is developing and will continue to be updated. Catholics across Europe have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and prayers for peace. “Today peace on the whole European continent …

by Christine Rousselle Philadelphia, Pa., Feb 14, 2022 / 17:05 pm The bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States issued a statement on Saturday requesting prayers as the potential of increased conflict in Ukraine comes to a head. “Over the last few weeks, the world has become …

by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb 4, 2022 / 14:00 pm The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said on Friday that the Church is offering hope to the country’s beleaguered population amid a “very dangerous escalation” in the Ukraine crisis. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking on Feb. …

by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jan 27, 2022 / 11:24 am Pope Francis called for a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine on Jan. 26., amid fears of a potential deeper incursion into the Eastern European country by Russia. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of goodwill, …

WASHINGTON – Tensions are mounting as the United States and its NATO allies consider how best to respond to the massive build-up of Russian military forces and equipment on the border of Ukraine. In the face of these increased tensions, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. …

by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 24, 2022 / 06:05 am Catholic bishops in Ukraine and Poland said on Monday that rising tensions with Russia pose “a great danger” to the whole of Europe. In a joint message on Jan. 24, Church leaders appealed to governments to “refrain from hostilities” in Ukraine, …