As the world waits for the next chapter in the Ukraine crisis, some in the nation are focusing on forming dialogue, peace-building, and leadership initiatives for future generations.
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Ukraine Chaplain Sees His Mission as Helping Troops Protect Their Humanity
For Jesuit Father Andriy Zelinskyy and the soldiers he ministers to in Ukraine, the threat of a war with Russia isn’t news; “the war started eight years ago,” he said.
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Urge Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
As fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to mount, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. have called for a three-day prayer vigil “for peace and the conversion of the hearts of those who preach violence and escalate war.”
Priest, 79, Braves Cold to Make Pilgrimage of Prayer for Ukraine by Bike
As Ukraine faces a fierce challenge to its young democracy from more than 120,000 Russian forces stacked on its borders, poised to invade at any time, a Rhode Island priest is showing solidarity with the plight of the people of the overwhelmingly Orthodox Christian nation.
Archbishop Asks People to Pray, Says Russian Threat Extends Beyond Ukraine
The major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church reiterated concerns of some of his Baltic neighbors, saying that Ukraine might be on the front lines of a Russian threat, but the threat extends beyond Ukraine.
Church Observes Day Of Prayer For Peace In Ukraine
On the day Pope Francis established as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Father appealed for an end to all war and prayed that dialogue, the common good and reconciliation would prevail.
Archbishop Says Russia Fears Ukrainian Democracy
Even as U.S. diplomats flee Ukraine amid the looming threat of a Russian invasion, Archbishop Borys Gudziak plans to follow through on a pre-planned trip and touch down in the Eastern European nation by week’s end.
Ukrainian Priests Appeal for Prayers, Support as Russian Threat Grows
Two priests in Ukraine asked Western church leaders for support, especially in anticipation of a widely expected Russian invasion.
Ukrainian Bishop Says Russian Troops Instilling Fear in Border Regions
A Catholic bishop from eastern Ukraine said tensions remain high despite an announced withdrawal of Russian forces.
Ukraine Conflict a Global Threat, U.S. Archbishop Warns
With Russia building up its troops on the border with Ukraine, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the current head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, is warning the conflict is not only a threat for the region, but for the world.