Ukraine

Pope Francis calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview

Lauretta Brown · April 25, 2024

Pope Francis sat down exclusively with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican's inaugural World Children's Day. The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network.

Major Archbishop Shevchuk discusses pope's 'call for negotiation', Ukraine's faith

Jonathan Luxmoore · March 22, 2024

The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church has insisted his countrymen will "never surrender" to Russia's invasion and that the pope's recent call for a negotiation of terms with Moscow was "deeply hurtful" for his nation.

Ukraine has ‘no choice but to defend’ itself: bishops

Gina Christian · March 13, 2024

Ukraine’s Greek Catholic bishops, led by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, have said their nation will continue to fight Russian aggression, “notwithstanding the suggestions for (the) need for negotiations coming from representatives of different countries, including the Holy Father himself.”

CCCB, Christian churches launch appeal for Ukraine peace

Catholic Register Staff · February 22, 2024

Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined Christian counterparts in marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an invitation for all to join in praying for peace.