Tag: Ukraine
Russia’s Patriarch Kirill calls for Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
The 76-year-old Orthodox leader is a staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin and his offensive in Ukraine
Ukraine Jews mark ‘Festival of Lights’ amid blackouts
The eight-night "Festival of Lights" commemorates the rebellion of Maccabee Jews against formidable Greek-Syrian forces beginning in 167 BC
In Ukraine, the Church suffers alongside its people
Since the beginning of the war the bishop has remained with his faithful, and continues to help all those who need it in Eastern Ukraine
Pope Francis urges reform in United Nations after Ukraine war, COVID...
"In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," said Pope Francis
Rights champions in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus win Nobel Peace Prize
A highly symbolic choice, the trio represent the three nations at the center of the war in Ukraine
Nobel 2022 prize season under shadow of war in Ukraine
Not since World War II has a conflict been waged between two countries so close to Stockholm and Oslo
Pope Francis’ representative in Ukraine shot at while delivering aid
The incident happened while the Polish-born cardinal was bringing food and other supplies to people stuck in a “no-man’s land”
Pope Francis calls for peace in ‘senseless and tragic war’ in...
“Those who hold greater power in the world have greater responsibility with regard to others”
Zelenskyy thanks Pope Francis for praying for Ukraine
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror committed by the aggressor”
‘Always frightened’: life for Ukrainians in ruined estate
With most of the children gone, the cherry trees have remained unpicked, their fruit left to drop on the pockmarked pavement