Pope sends papal almoner to deliver ambulances funded by US Catholics

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.

Pope condemns ‘arrogance of invaders’ in Ukraine and Palestine

The “arrogance” of the invaders attacking Ukraine and Palestine blocks the dialogue necessary to build peace in those countries, Pope Francis said.

Archbishop on war in Ukraine: U.S. ‘must not fall into isolationism’

After a two-day trip to Ukraine Oct. 19-20, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that U.S. Catholics must thoughtfully consider the implications of recent escalations in the region without succumbing to polarized political discourse.

Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity

Pope Francis prayed in thanksgiving for the release of two Ukrainian Catholic priests who were held in Russian captivity for more than 19 months, calling on Christians to pray for the release of all prisoners of war.

Pope again calls for full prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine

Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s willingness to aid in a comprehensive prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.

Pope Francis renews appeal for cease-fire in Gaza

Pope Francis held up a well-thumbed, camouflage-covered pocket edition of the New Testament and Psalms and a small fabric pouch containing a rosary.

Caritas starts developing long-term aid program in Ukraine

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.

Pope to Russia: Destroying grain, creating hunger is 'grave offense to God'

Destroying grain is a "grave offense to God," Pope Francis said, appealing to authorities in Russia as "my brothers" and urging them to resume cooperating with a United Nations' initiative to guarantee the safe transport of grain out of Ukraine.

Pope sends envoy to Washington as part of mission to help Ukraine

Pope Francis has sent Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, his special envoy, to Washington as part of his ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine.

Ukraine: the right to exist

Over the last two weeks of June, I visited Poland and Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian refugees who fled their country after the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. It was an experience I’ll never forget.
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