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Jun 14, 2022 · “World War III has been declared,” Pope Francis said in a wide-ranging conversation with the editors of European Jesuit publications on May 19, referring to Russia’s attack against Ukraine.
- Explainer: Why hasn’t Pope Francis called out Russia by name?
“Silence the weapons,” the pope said Feb. 27. While he...
- Explainer: Why hasn’t Pope Francis called out Russia by name?
- Innocents Killed
- Long-Term Welcome of Refugees
- Nearness of Catholic Ministers
- Consecration of Russia and Ukraine
He lamented the shelling of innocent civilians, including the elderly, children, and pregnant mothers. Pope Francis also recalled his Saturday afternoon visit to the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, where he greeted several Ukrainian children who have fled the war and are receiving treatment. “One was missing an arm; one had a head injury...innocen...
As millions flee Ukraine into other nations, the Pope urged Europeans to “be close to these martyred people” and welcome them wholeheartedly and generously. He also extended that appeal, saying Ukrainian refugees must continue to be welcomed and assisted even in the weeks and months to come. The Pope urged people to remember that those who have fle...
Pope Francis went on to thank the many Catholic Bishops and priests who have remained in Ukraine, some of whom he said he has spoken to in recent days. He especially thanked Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, for bringing the Pope’s closeness to “the martyred Ukrainian people.”
The Pope wrapped up his appeal with a reminder and an invitation for all Christians to join him on Friday, 25 March, in making “a solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, especially of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary”. “May she, the Queen of Peace, help us obtain peace,” he prayed.
Mar 10, 2024 · The pope encouraged Ukraine to seek to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, in comments that were criticized by several prominent Ukrainian voices and that prompted a clarifying statement...
Mar 9, 2024 · Speaking about peace talks, the Pope urged parties to the war in Ukraine to “not be ashamed to negotiate before things get worse.” He pointed out that negotiations can also be carried out with the help of “international powers.”
Aug 31, 2023 · Criticizing the Pope for praising “the worst example of extreme Russian imperialism and nationalism,” the Ukrainian prelate said, “We fear that these words will be understood by some as an encouragement of this nationalism and imperialism, which is the real cause of the war in Ukraine.”
Mar 1, 2022 · “Silence the weapons,” the pope said Feb. 27. While he repeatedly voiced his concern for Ukraine and Ukrainians in that post-Angelus appeal, he did not name Russia. But it would be difficult not...
Twelve months after Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, we take a look back at Pope Francis' countless appeals and expressions of closeness to the war-torn nation, as he urges us never to forget the Ukrainian people who are tormented by an 'absurd and cruel' war.
