Advertisement
Ukraine-Russia War
At Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis Urges People to Pray for Spain Flood Victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after placing a white rose before her statue.
Papal Envoy for “paths of peace” Between Russia and Ukraine Returns to Moscow on Continued Vatican Peace Mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi returned to Moscow on Monday to meet with Russian authorities as part of the peace mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis, Zelenskyy Hold fourth Meeting Since Outbreak of Russia-Ukraine War
The Oct. 11 meeting is the fourth meeting the Ukrainian president has had with the Holy Father since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.
International Human Rights Conventions Must be Safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine War: Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of two Ukrainian priests.
Vatican Secretary of State Says Ukraine’s Military Advances into Russia are "worrying"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate the war.
Pope Francis: Building Peace Requires "taking a risk"
Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said at the Vatican, as conflicts continue to rage around the world.
Ukrainian Officials Criticize Pope Francis’ "white flag" Remarks on Russia-Ukraine War
“Our flag is a yellow and blue one. This is the flag by which we live, die, and prevail. We shall never raise any other flags,” Ukraine’s foreign minister wrote.
Pope Francis Speaks With Ukraine President about Peace Efforts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the pontiff expressed “his wishes of peace — just peace for all of us” during the Dec. 28 phone call.
