When Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Klymenko came upon thousands of wooden boxes being used to transport ammunition, he decided to use them as canvases for art.
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‘Do not forget us’: Catholics in Ukraine mark a year of war
The staff and volunteers of Caritas Ukraine accept a double duty—agents of humanitarian aid but also, with their families, victims and targets of conflict themselves.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Interview: Vatican foreign minister on a year of war in Ukraine, the growing nuclear threat and relations with Putin
In an exclusive interview on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasizes the need to end the war but says that “a just peace” is not on the horizon.
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Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church reflects on one year of a ‘sacrilegious war’
With the first anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine just days away, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church spoke about gratitude and powerlessness in the face of a “blind, absurd, sacrilegious war.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
I support Ukraine, and I am teaching my daughter Russian. As a Catholic, I pray for both nations.
While representing Ukraine as an ice dancer in the Olympics, I made friends with many Russians. And I hope that one day my daughter can greet them in their own language.
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Ukrainian archbishop urges people to celebrate Christmas even amid war
In his Christmas message, he offered special greetings to “our soldiers at the front,” to civilians and soldiers who have been wounded and to all those mourning the loss of loved ones.
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Russia says Vatican apologized for Pope Francis’ remarks about ‘cruel’ minority fighters in America magazine interview
The Vatican has had diplomatic contact with Russia regarding comments Pope Francis made about Russian minorities being responsible for the worst acts of cruelty in the country’s war on Ukraine.
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Pope Francis says to have a simpler Christmas this year and donate the savings to Ukraine
“Let’s reduce the level of Christmas spending a bit,” the pope said. “Let’s have a simpler Christmas with more modest gifts. Let’s send what we save to the people of Ukraine, who are suffering so much.”
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Pope Francis breaks down in tears while praying to Mary for peace in Ukraine
The pope started crying and had to pause for a moment after he prayed, “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have liked to bring you the thanksgiving of the Ukrainian people for the peace we have long asked the Lord for.”
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Pope Francis’ 2022 in review: war, problems walking and curia reform
As the pope’s step faltered, his cries for peace increased, although not without controversy and criticism.