Ukraine
Ukraine church tensions surface in wake of Alaska summit
Ukrainian religious leaders have rejected demands for Russia's Orthodox Church and language to be guaranteed official status in their country, although a Catholic bishop also warned against a threatened crackdown on Orthodox communities.
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Pope says he hopes Trump-Putin meeting leads to ceasefire in Ukraine
Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV told reporters he hoped U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can find a way to reach a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine when they meet in Alaska.
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Ukraine religious leaders issue ‘desperate cry’ to world to end Russia’s war
Ukraine's religious leaders have issued a "desperate cry" to the global faith community in ending "the humanitarian and spiritual catastrophe" resulting from Russia's war on their nation.
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US Catholics help ‘heal the wounds of war’ in Ukraine through fund
Catholic bishops and faithful in the U.S. are helping to heal broken bodies, minds and spirits in Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale invasion, thanks to a church-driven initiative.
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As ceasefire talk continues, Zelenskyy says he spoke with Cardinal Parolin
As the United States continues to attempt to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with the Vatican secretary of state.
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Report: Russia weaponizes orthodoxy to persecute, kill Christians in Ukraine
A new report calls for the Russian Federation to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism.
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Pope marks Ukraine’s Independence Day with prayers for peace
Marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV pledged his prayers for the Ukrainian people in a message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and encouraged Catholics to respond to Ukrainian religious leaders’ request for prayers for peace Aug. 24.