"Where missiles and drones fall, hopes are crushed, homes and places of worship are destroyed, and innocent lives are cut short."
Pope Leo noted that many Eastern Churches celebrate Easter today. He prayed that the international community doesn't forget Ukraine.
As the anniversary of Russia's invasion comes this week, Pope Leo was particularly urgent in his appeals for an end to the suffering.
As Ukraine endures another winter of war, Pope Leo XIV has responded with what he called “concrete charity.”
The podcast is hosted by Robert Royal, president of the Faith & Reason Institute and a longtime analyst of religious persecution.
Pope Leo XIV sent three trucks of aid to Ukraine as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country looms large.
On December 9 at Castel Gandolfo, the two leaders had their third in-person meeting, as Ukraine tries to rally Europe's support.
The announcement, made by Belarus’ state news agency Belta, came after negotiations involving Minsk, Kyiv, Washington, and the Vatican.
Nearly two out of three people live in a country where religious minorities are persecuted or discriminated against, says a new report.
Father Peter Paul Oros of the Greek Catholic Church had to serve clandestinely in the Soviet Union. He was beatified today in Ukraine.
Pope Leo also urged the faithful not to become indifferent to the suffering in Ukraine. "We entrust all our injured, missing and dead, everywhere, to our Savior’s loving embrace."
For Ukraine's August 24 Independence Day, world leaders sent their congratulations and hopes for peace to the president.
"Let’s see how they can come to an agreement. Because after all this time, what is the purpose of war?"
The Pope once again expressed willingness to host negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, for which the Ukrainian president thanked him.
Cardinal Mykola Bychok spoke with Aleteia about his unique ministry and giving a voice to the flock he represents. He's served in USA, Siberia, and now Australia.
“It is troubling to see that the force of international law and humanitarian law seems no longer to be binding … This is unworthy of our humanity”
The cathedral is considered the mother church for Christians tracing their faith to the Christianization of Rus’ in the Byzantine tradition.
