The pope had gone March 19 to the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital where some 50 Ukrainian children had been cared for since the war began.
Pope: ‘There is no justification’ for ‘sacrilegious’ war on Ukraine
Text of prayer for peace in Ukraine recited by pope
It is a translation of the prayer for peace Pope Francis recited at his weekly general audience March 16.
Where to give to help Ukraine
Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling.
Photos of the Week: March 21, 2022
In the spotlight: Scenes from the Ukraine-Russia war, Japan earthquake, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Bishop Kettler to join pope in consecrating Ukraine, Russia to Mary
Bishop Kettler will celebrate the noon Mass on March 25 at the Cathedral of St. Mary. He invited priests of the diocese to celebrate at least one one Mass that includes the prayer of consecration at a church within their Area Catholic Community.
Pope Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to promote or justify violence “profane his name.”
Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with ‘Gospel weapons’
“I’ve come with the three most sophisticated Gospel weapons: prayer, fasting and alms,” Cardinal Konrad Krajewski told reporters in Western Ukraine March 10 as he prepared to head toward Kyiv and other cities under Russian bombardment.
Photos of the Week: March 14, 2022
In the spotlight: Ukraine-Russia war, 400th anniversary of canonizations, soccer violence in Mexico