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Russian Catholics grieving, angered by Ukraine invasion, says official
The feelings of Russian Catholics about the war in Ukraine begun by Russian armed forces are surfacing in synodal discussion groups, said a spokesman for the country's Catholic bishops. They urged Catholics to shun "lies that destroy the world."
Ukrainian archbishop calls on Russia not to bomb historic cathedral
The Ukrainian Catholic archdiocese in Kyiv and the Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See said they learned that Russia planned airstrikes on the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site considered holy to all Slavic peoples.
Catholic ministry offers goods, support for at-risk moms and kids
The Cenacle in Philadelphia's Frankford section provides everything from diapers to detergent, and car seats to counseling, thanks to work by Catholic Social Services, key partners and donors around the region.
‘Hearts of church in Philadelphia go out to Ukraine’ at liturgies, prayer gatherings
Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak and other faith leaders joined hundreds this past weekend in praying for peace in Ukraine, now battling Russian invasion.
Papal pleas for peace: Even if unheeded, Pope Francis continues tradition
Continuing a papal obligation of working for peace among world leaders, Pope Francis knows his appeals for an end to the war in Ukraine carry little weight with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he has done so often for almost a year.
Mediterranean church, political leaders cry out for peace
A gathering of 60 bishops and 65 mayors from cities in 20 countries around the Mediterranean basin in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa stressed dialogue to avoid the suffering of war.
‘With a heart broken,’ pope prays for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis, after meeting with the Russian ambassador, calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and speaking with Ukraine's top archbishop, said "we beg God more intensely" for peace.
Nuns helping civilians flee Ukraine amid invasion
With air sirens wailing, Basilian Sisters are remaining in ministry to find train rides and cars for those escaping the onslaught of the Russian invasion of their country.
In PCL finals, Archbishop Ryan hopes 4th time is the charm
The sixth-seed Raiders, having bowed out of the semifinals in recent years, stunned West Catholic to advance to the championship Feb. 28 at the Palestra against Neumann-Goretti.
Local Ukrainian faithful unite in prayer amid shock of invasion
Reliance on God is "weapon number one" for Philadelphia-area Ukrainian Catholics observing Russian forces pummel their homeland with air strikes and ground assaults.