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Pope appeals for peace in Ukraine as reports of civilian casualties multiply on both sides

Aug 9
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Priests bless believers and their Easter baskets to mark Orthodox Easter, in Pyrohiv, close to Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Credit: Efrem Lukatsky/AP.)

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

Apr 13
Derek Gatopoulos,
Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

People cry as they hold hold photos of their missed relatives as Ukrainian soldiers return from captivity during a POW exchange between Russia and Ukraine in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Credit: Efrem Lukatsky/AP.)

Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes

Apr 12
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on April 9, 2026. (Credit: Sputnik via AP.)

Russia’s Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Apr 10
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In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Russian soldiers fire a grenade launcher towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP.)

Russia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine holds door open for Easter truce

Apr 3
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Leo XIV prays for “embattled people of Ukraine” ahead of invasion anniversary

Feb 22
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Vatican’s top diplomat says Holy See won’t join Board of Peace

Feb 18
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Pope Leo greets the faithful in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Aug. 13, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

As he arrives in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo pledges Vatican support for peace efforts

Aug 14, 2025
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British bishop condemns Israeli military closure of last fully Christian village in Palestine

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