Pope Francis’ peace envoy to Ukraine met President Volodymyr Zelensky amid breaking news of the destruction of a critical dam that Zelensky blamed on “Russian terrorists.”
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Why a ‘just peace’ in Ukraine will require more than defeating Putin
It is not too early to imagine a ‘just peace’ in Ukraine. But ending the armed conflict is not enough; Russia may need to undertake reparative measures including formal apologies and financial reparations.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis’ peace envoy is in Ukraine—but neither side is ready for a ceasefire
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has begun a two-day peace mission in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, today, “as the envoy of the Holy Father Francis,” the Vatican announced on June 5.
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Podcast: The Vatican’s new social media document has some blind spots
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle analyze the Vatican’s new document on social media.
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Pope Francis is fighting for peace in Ukraine. Here’s how NATO and the US can help his cause.
The pope’s refusal to cheer either side in this war gives him credibility as mediator.
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What an Argentinian nun has seen on the frontlines of Ukraine after 18 trips
Sister Lucía Caram, an Argentinian nun living in Spain, has made 18 journeys to the war-torn country over the past 15 months, usually bringing humanitarian aid and returning home with refugees or wounded soldiers.
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Podcast: The secrets of Fátima and the pope’s mission for peace in Ukraine
While in Portugal, Pope Francis plans to visit Fátima, the site of a recognized Marian apparition. Gerry and Colleen explain how the “secrets of Fátima” revealed there relate to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Update: Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Matteo Zuppi to conduct Ukraine peace mission
Pope Francis’ peace mission, which he first announced on April 30, now appears to be underway.
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Pope Francis meets with President Zelensky in the Vatican for first time since the war in Ukraine began
Pope Francis emphasized in particular “the urgent need for ‘gestures of humanity’ towards the most fragile persons, the innocent victims of the conflict.”
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Reports: Zelensky could visit Pope Francis in first papal meeting since beginning of war
President Zelensky could visit Pope Francis in his possible trip to Rome this weekend, which would be an extraordinary and highly significant development.