Conflict in Ukraine

Canadian Council of Churches witness against Ukraine conflict

Catholic Register Staff · February 26, 2026

The Canadian Council of Churches urges continued Christian witness against Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Ukraine Church transformed by four years of war

Katarzyna Szalajko · February 25, 2026

Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has fundamentally reshaped the Catholic Church’s mission, turning parishes into shelters, priests into chaplains and charity into daily survival.

Pope Leo renews 'heartfelt appeal' for 'immediate ceasefire' in Russia-Ukraine war

OSV News · February 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his "heartfelt appeal" for an "immediate ceasefire" in Russia's war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue "be strengthened to pave the way toward peace."

Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine's source of hope as full-scale war

Katarzyna Szalajko · February 5, 2026

Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure are deepening the country's humanitarian crisis.

Ukraine wary of war, seeking peace

Quinton Amundson · December 9, 2025

Fr. Andrew Onuferko beheld the terrible sounds, sights and pervasive climate of fear of the Russo-Ukrainian war during his visit to Lviv, the largest city in the key Lviv Oblast region of western Ukraine.

Dialogue, diplomacy can lead to just, lasting peace in Ukraine, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · December 9, 2025

Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the importance of dialogue and his hopes for a just and lasting peace in the region.

Ukraine's religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted, held accountable

Gina Christian · December 3, 2025

As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians accompany U.S.-brokered peace talks that as of Dec. 3 produced no breakthrough, Ukraine's religious leaders warn that failure to halt Russia and hold it accountable will expand the war to Europe.

Fragility of peace. Return of Parliament.

Catholic Register Staff · September 12, 2025

In Episode 2 of Registered the staff discuss the tenuous conditions for peace around the world, as well as share their anticipations for the start of the parliamentary season in Canada.

Polish prelate calls for peace after 'reckless' Russian drone attack violates country's airspace

Katarzyna Szalajko · September 10, 2025

Several Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the morning hours of Sept. 10, and were shot down by Polish military, with debris falling in eastern and central Poland.

Ukraine religious leaders plead for Pope's help in returning abducted children

Gina Christian · August 31, 2025

Ukraine's religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.