Tag: Russia
Putin a ‘modern Herod’, Ukrainian Catholic Bishop of Australia says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “modern Herod” whose “thirst for power and hegemony” threatens the Ukrainian state’s “pilgrimage to freedom and dignity from...
Ukraine braces for war
Two priests in Ukraine asked Western church leaders for support, especially in anticipation of a widely expected Russian invasion.
“While our TV news shows tanks...
Pope sets January 26 as day of prayer for peace in...
Papal call reflects ‘concern’ amid rising tensions Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed January 26 as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine. Responding to a buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian-Russian border and the inability of major powers to agree on […]