Pope Francis said his heart was “broken” by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, “Silence the weapons!”
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Pope Phones Ukrainian Archbishop, Offers Encouragement, Prayers
As Russian troops approached Ukraine’s capital, Pope Francis phoned the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, offering his encouragement and promising, “I will do everything I can” to help.
Researchers Estimate 5.2 Million Children Orphaned During Pandemic
An estimated 5.2 million children in 21 countries, including the United States, lost at least one parent, a custodial grandparent or a primary caregiver to COVID-19 during the first 20 months of the pandemic, social researchers and child well-being advocates said in a new study.
Despite Invasion, Nuns Say They’ll Remain in Ukraine to Serve the People
Women religious in Ukraine are facing Russia’s full-scale invasion of that nation with determined faith and a commitment to service.
Ukrainian Americans Urge Prayer, Support for Homeland After Russian Invasion
On Wednesday, Archbishop Borys Gudziak spent time in Lisieux, France, at the grave of St. Thérése, praying for Ukraine and for Russian President Vladamir Putin’s conversion, so that Russia and the rest of the world could be free of his tyranny.
Pope Francis Visits Russian Embassy to Express Concern Over War
As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left the Vatican Feb. 25 to pay a visit to the Russian ambassador to the Holy See.
Pope Francis Ordered to Rest Painful Knee, Cancels Participation In Two Key Events
Pope Francis will not be attending two scheduled public events so he can rest a painful knee, the Vatican said.
Europeans, Shocked at Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Pray for Peace
Ambassadors to the Holy See, priests, religious and laity packed Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere to overflowing Feb. 24, pleading to God for peace in Ukraine.
Students at Maryland Catholic School Reach Out to Counterparts in Ukraine
Students at a Catholic school in southern Maryland are writing letters to their counterparts in Ukraine to offer their prayers and support.
Where to Give to Help Ukraine
Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate. This list is not exhaustive.