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As political protests continue, Moscow archbishop prays for justice, mercy

Apr 29, 2021

While the Russian government’s treatment of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny is “mainly a political question,” the mass arrests of protesters and the situation in Russia’s jails are a concern for the Catholic Church and all Christians, said the head of Moscow’s Mother of God Archdiocese.

By Catholic News Service

Ukrainian bishop says Russian troops instilling fear in border regions

Apr 29, 2021

A Catholic bishop from eastern Ukraine said tensions remain high despite an announced withdrawal of Russian forces.

By Jonathan Luxmoore

Ukraine conflict a global threat, U.S. archbishop warns

Apr 23, 2021

With Russia building up its troops in the border with Ukraine, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the current head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, is warning the conflict is not only a threat for the region, but for the world.

By Inés San Martín

Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church grateful for papal support amid tension

Apr 20, 2021

The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church thanked Pope Francis for publicly voicing concern about the ongoing war in Eastern Ukraine and the increased presence of Russian troops on border.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Ukrainian bishop says Pope Francis ‘wonderful father’ to Ukraine

Apr 20, 2021

Pope Francis on Sunday voiced concern over a recent Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine and called for efforts to ease tensions in the 7-year conflict.

By Inés San Martín

Pope calls on Russia and Ukraine to seek reconciliation

Apr 19, 2021

Pope Francis on Sunday voiced apprehension over a recent Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine and called for efforts to ease tensions in the 7-year conflict in eastern Ukraine pitting Ukrainian forces against Russia-backed rebels.

By Associated Press

Russian bishops’ official concerned about new religion regulations

Mar 30, 2021

The secretary-general of the Russian bishops’ conference said new legal regulations will give state officials extra powers to intervene in church life and revive communist-era restrictions.

By Jonathan Luxmoore

Vatican, Russian Orthodox stress collaboration in COVID response

Feb 13, 2021

Officials from the Vatican and from the Russian Orthodox churches met Friday for a virtual discussion on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and how to collaborate in responding to the complex and multifaceted challenges posed by COVID-19.

By Elise Ann Allen