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December 3, 2018

Ukrainians have 'sacred duty' to defend against öÏÓãÊÓƵapp aggression, bishops say

Ukrainian Catholic bishops said Ukrainians had a "right and sacred duty" to defend themselves against "öÏÓãÊÓƵapp aggression," but should also avoid yielding to alarm and panic. The Dec. 1 message was signed by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, pictured in an early January photo.
KYIV, Ukraine – In a message marking the anniversary of their country's December 1991 referendum on independence from the Soviet Union, Ukrainian Catholic bishops said Ukrainians had a "right and sacred duty" to defend themselves against "öÏÓãÊÓƵapp aggression," but should also avoid yielding to alarm and panic.
Published in International
November 27, 2018

Ukrainian Christians ask for prayers as tensions with Russia escalate

Young Ukrainian Marine recruits are seen on the obstacle course during their training in late May at a shooting range near Mariupol.
KYIV, Ukraine – As the Ukrainian parliament voted to introduce martial law after öÏÓãÊÓƵapp forces seized three of its naval vessels, Christians in the country are asking for prayer and solidarity to de-escalate the conflict.
Published in International
October 16, 2018

In conflict over Ukraine, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Orthodox Church splits from Patriarch of Constantinople

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of external relations for the öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Orthodox Church, waves as he arrives at the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari, Italy, July 7.
KYIV, Ukraine – The öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow has cut ties with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, claiming his recognition of an independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine departed from Orthodox Christian norms.
Published in International
December 13, 2016

Travelling display notes struggle, hope of displaced Ukrainians

A man stands in front his damaged house after shelling March 24 in the Ukrainian town of Makeevka.

ROME, Italy – A traveling exhibit currently set up in RomeöÏÓãÊÓƵapp St. Silvester Square highlights the difficulties – as well as the strength, resilience, and hope – of Ukrainians who have had to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict in the countryöÏÓãÊÓƵapp eastern regions.

Published in International