Dominican Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy honors Dominican Sister Lucía Caram for war relief efforts
Russian forces destroy Catholic church in Ukraine, as another parish prepares for attack
Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.
Shevchuk: Russian attack on Kyiv children’s hospital ‘a sin that cries out to heaven for revenge’
A July 8 attack by Russia on a children’s hospital and other civilian targets throughout Ukraine is “a sin that cries out to heaven for revenge,” said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Archbishop Isichenko: ‘See the real Russia’ in the war on Ukraine
Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression is “about genocide and the survival of an ethnic nation” — something the West does not realize, states an Ukrainian Catholic archbishop. “This is not about politics, but survival.”
After praying for peace in Ukraine, pope greets Russian Orthodox official
Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church
Papal trip to Hungary: War, migration likely to top agenda
Pope Francis will take his 41st foreign trip to visit Hungary’s capital, Budapest, April 28-30.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 27, 2023
In the spotlight: Ukraine war anniversary, Ash Wednesday, remembering a murdered bishop
Nation/World news briefs: Feb. 27, 2023
In focus: Suspect charged in bishop’s murder, bishops oppose Florida governor on death penalty, New York Archdiocese to close schools


























