Tag: Ukraine

The eight-night "Festival of Lights" commemorates the rebellion of Maccabee Jews against formidable Greek-Syrian forces beginning in 167 BC

Pope Francis reminded Catholics that “Mary, the only human creature without sin in history is ... our sister and above all Mother”

"In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," said Pope Francis

A highly symbolic choice, the trio represent the three nations at the center of the war in Ukraine

Pope Francis appealed to Putin "to stop this spiral of violence and death, also for the sake of his people”

Not since World War II has a conflict been waged between two countries so close to Stockholm and Oslo

The incident happened while the Polish-born cardinal was bringing food and other supplies to people stuck in a “no-man’s land”

“Those who hold greater power in the world have greater responsibility with regard to others”

“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror committed by the aggressor”

With most of the children gone, the cherry trees have remained unpicked, their fruit left to drop on the pockmarked pavement