Tag: War

“Rivers of blood and tears are flowing .... It is not merely a military operation, but a war, which sows death, destruction, and misery”

The archbishop expressed concern that “a humanitarian catastrophe is beginning” in cities that have been surrounded by Russian forces

“The world stands at an existential crossroads. The nightmare scenario of a global nuclear holocaust is frighteningly becoming a possibility”

When we remain totally silent in the face of evil, wrong-doing and human rights violations, we can be part of the crime

'May weapons be silenced! God is with peacemakers, not with those who use violence,' read a social media post of the Manila Cathedral

Media reports on Wednesday said Russian forces have intensified bombardment of Ukraine’s biggest cities

The Vatican “has followed the events in Ukraine constantly, discreetly ... offering its willingness to facilitate dialogue with Russia"

“We cannot ignore the pain that another pandemic of egoism and hegemonic mentality is inflicting on our world,” said Bishop Chow of Hong Kong

Since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the pope has engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to help end the conflict

The pope asked about priests and bishops in areas where there is heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces