Ukraine War

Archbishop Gallagher reflects on ‘difficult dialogue’ with Lavrov

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said diplomacy offers a possible solution to the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishop on Ukraine’s front line sees ‘constant signs of hope’

The Donetsk bishop says priests remain with their people despite the dangers of serving close to Ukraine’s front line
Nathalie Raffray

Gallagher’s Russia trip is over, what impact will it have?

Archbishop Gallagher’s brief visit to Russia comprised a series of high-level meetings with Russian officials
Michael Haynes

Ukrainian Church marks independence as war reshapes a generation

As Ukraine marks another independence anniversary under wartime conditions, Catholic leaders reflect on suffering, freedom and the hope for peace
Corrie Douglas-Young

Archbishop Gallagher tells Lavrov: Ukraine war ‘must end’

The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States called for an end to hostilities and renewed dialogue during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishop Nowakowski gives thanks for support for Ukraine on independence day

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said Christian hope remained vital as Ukrainians marked 35 years of independence amid the continuing war with Russia
Corrie Douglas-Young

Archbishop Gallagher begins diplomatic visit to Russia

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher will meet senior Russian officials and Orthodox leaders during his first visit to the country since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Corrie Douglas-Young

Pope calls for end to targeting of civilians in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for an end to violence in Ukraine as attacks on civilians continue and Vatican officials pursue diplomatic efforts
Corrie Douglas-Young

Vatican’s foreign minister reportedly set to visit Russia this month

The Vatican’s foreign minister is due to visit Moscow later this month, according to Russia’s largest state-owned news agency
Michael Haynes

Ukraine nuncio: ‘Civilian deaths are constantly increasing’

Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas has detailed the daily realities of life in Kyiv while praising Pope Leo’s sustained commitment to peace and humanitarian dialogue
Corrie Douglas-Young