Gudziak: Ukraine’s struggle against Russia is ‘prophetic defense of God-given dignity’
(Gina Christian.OSV News)
Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s war is “prophetic,” showing that “the defense of God-given dignity … happens at the price of one’s body and blood,” said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
Ukraine’s chief rabbi mourns his adopted son who was killed in battle
(DEREK GATOPOULOS and ANTON SHTUKA. AP News)
Servicemen, veterans and others gathered Thursday in Kyiv to remember the adopted son of Ukraine’s chief rabbi, Moshe Azman, who was killed in battle, in a funeral service underlining unity among Ukraine’s diverse communities in the fight against Russia’s invasion
Ukrainian bishop of Crimea who serves in military assaulted in Kyiv
(Martin Fornusek. The Kyiv Independent)
Metropolitan Kliment of Crimea and Simferopol of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine, who currently serves in the Armed Forces, was beaten up by unknown assailants in Kyiv on Sept. 10, a church official confirmed for Suspilne.
Sor Lucía Caram, a toda la Iglesia española: “Lanzo un SOS urgente por Ucrania”
(José Beltrán. Vida Nueva Digital).
La religiosa dominica pide ayuda para financiar la compra de generadores de energía, cargadores de móviles y coche todoterreno para rescatar a víctimas
(Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
The Ukrainian government, in response. to public demand, has to protect the country’s religious environment from attacks by Russian propaganda and a new type of religious weapon. This was stated by the Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church on the 132 nd week of the great brutal war, called a hybrid war by the whole world.
(Marco Politi. il Fatto quotidiano).
Per parecchi giorni il Vaticano è stato silenzioso, poi domenica papa Francesco è uscito allo scoperto per lanciare l’allarme sulla messa al bando in Ucraina della Chiesa ortodossa la cui storia è parte del Patriarcato di Mosca: “Pensando alle norme di legge adottate di recente in Ucraina – ha detto il pontefice all’Angelus – mi sorge un timore per la libertà di chi prega, perché chi prega veramente prega sempre per tutti”.
WCC Statement on the new law passed by the Ukraine Rada on 20 August 2024
(Dr Jerry Pillay. World Council of Churches)
The government of Ukraine has the sovereign right and responsibility to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and to protect its citizens, even more so in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion and armed aggression
Pope expresses concern about religious freedom in Ukraine
(Cindy Wooden. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
The pope spoke about a Ukrainian law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church and affiliation with it because of its official support of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Pope Francis condemns Ukraine’s ban of Russian-linked Orthodox Church
(Allen Cone. UPI)
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the Ukraine government’s ban of the Russian-linked Orthodox Church.
The Church of All Saints in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra will be restored at the expense of Japan
(RISU)
The Church of All Saints in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was included in the list of cultural monuments to be restored within the framework of the UNESCO and Japanese Trust Fund project. The state of the temple needs restoration. This especially applies to the monumental painting of the church, which Ukraine may lose if measures are not taken.
Il nunzio a Kiev: non è vera pace fermare la guerra per sancire l’occupazione
(Giacomo Gambassi. Avvenire).
Il monito dell’arcivescovo dal Meeting di Rimini. La Nobel Matvijcuk: «Violenze nelle aree sotto Mosca. La risposta è la solidarietà». Moretti (Mean): tocca a noi europei impegnarsi per la pace
Ukraine Major Archbishop says new law against Russian Church is not unjust
A new law in Ukraine banning the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is meant to prevent the militarization of religion in the country, according to the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
(Gianandrea Gaiani. il Faro di Roma).
L’offensiva in territorio russo e il sostegno di Kiev ad azioni sanguinose di gruppi tuareg e qaedisti n Mali (in funzione anti-russa) dovrebbero indurre i governi europei ad attente riflessioni sugli interessi in gioco. Per non ripetere lo stesso errore già fatto in Siria.
Ukraine’s parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target
(PETER SMITH. AP).
Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion — a measure widely seen as targeting a Ukrainian religious body, despite its claim to independence from Moscow.
(RISU)
According to draft law No. 8371, the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine will be banned immediately. At the same time, Ukrainian religious organizations suspected of cooperating with the Russian Orthodox Church will have 9 months to sever ties with Moscow.
Russians Destroy UGCC Church in Kherson Region
(Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Russian forces destroyed the Church of the Holy Martyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina in the village of Antonivka, Kherson region, with a missile strike.
Another humanitarian aid from the Pope on the way to frontline areas
(RISU).
Pope Francis’ humanitarian support for Ukraine continues unabated. Another humanitarian cargo provided by the Dicastery of the Ministry of Mercy, headed by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, is ready to be sent from St. Sophia Cathedral in Rome. The cargo is loaded with clothing, medical supplies and food for the frontline areas of Ukraine.
Nuns say Ukraine, Gaza wars are making human trafficking worse
(Elise Ann Allen. Crux)
With global conflicts such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine continuing to displace millions, women religious working on the frontlines to prevent human trafficking have warned that the risks are increasing, especially to children.
(Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church).
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has submitted a list of modern confessors of the faith from Ukraine to the Commission of New Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith, established by Pope Francis on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee.
Cardinal Parolin meets with two priests released from Russian captivity
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine)
Before leaving the country, he met in Lviv with two Greek Catholic priests who were recently released from Russian captivity. This is stated in the official summary of the visit, published in the Vatican magazine “L’Osservatore Romano,” according to Vatican News.