Vladimir Putin

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.

Trump-Putin summit fails to advance peace, justice

Gina Christian · August 18, 2025

The Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has ultimately failed to address the "fundamental moral and geopolitical questions" of Russia's multiyear war on Ukraine, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

Pope Leo hopes Trump-Putin meeting leads to Ukraine ceasefire

Catholic News Service · August 14, 2025

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.

Pope Leo speaks by phone with Russian leader Putin

Cindy Wooden · June 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation June 4 with the pope encouraging Putin to make a gesture to show he is serious about peace with Ukraine, the Vatican press office said.

European bishops address 'rising tensions' as Trump talks to Putin, Zelenskyy

Jonathan Luxmoore · March 19, 2025

As President Donald Trump held new talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin March 18, followed by a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine March 19, bishops across Europe expressed alarm at current geopolitical developments.

Concerns surround Ukraine peace talks

Ukraine voice lacking at high-level Russia-U.S. talks

Quinton Amundson · February 20, 2025

As the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approached, a sense of urgency to end the Russia-Ukraine war emanating from the United States created a flurry of traffic on social media and in news outlets.