Feb. 24, 2022 The people of the Archdiocese of Chicago stand with our brothers and sisters suffering under attack in Ukraine. Most of us know war in Europe from the stories of our parents and grandparents, from history portrayed in films and books. This attack on a peaceful, sovereign nation is a sad reminder that the work of peace is never over. Please pray with me for the safety of all now under fire and for those in other nations fearful the war in Ukraine may overspread their borders. I have asked that prayers for peace in Ukraine be added to all Masses in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for them.
Pope speaks by phone with Russian leader Putin Pope Leo XIV and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation June 4 with the pope encouraging Putin to make a gesture to show he is serious about peace with Ukraine, the Vatican press office said.
Pope sends papal almoner to deliver ambulances funded by US Catholics Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.
Pope condemns ‘arrogance of invaders’ in Ukraine and Palestine The “arrogance” of the invaders attacking Ukraine and Palestine blocks the dialogue necessary to build peace in those countries, Pope Francis said.