Russian invasion of Ukraine Archives

Chaplain in Ukraine Describes Horror of War

Using Pope Francis’ phrase that a priest must “smell” of the “sheep,” a chaplain describes burned homes and lives charred by war.

In an anguished letter to Pope Francis, Major Serhiy Volyna writes of witnessing scenes of...

Saying Christ’s Resurrection brings hope, Pope Francis celebrated Easter by praying for peace in war-torn parts of the world.

Bishops around the world to join Pope Francis in consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Father Lance P. Nadeau, superior general of the Maryknoll Society of Fathers and Brothers, offers a prayer for peace in Ukraine.

Pope Francis mobilizes efforts for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, designating two cardinals to accompany and lead this mission.