By Raymond J. de Souza, First Things, March 25, 2024 The Holy Father’s eleventh anniversary (March 19) fell at a difficult moment, with a global controversy over his Ukrainian “white flag” remarks, in which he said that Ukraine should negotiate an end to the war with Russia. It is... read more

Following Pope Francis' interview on the war in Ukraine with Radio Télévision Suisse, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin discusses the issue with the Italian newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', saying there is a risk of nuclear escalation. By Vatican News, March 12, 2024 We publish... read more

By The Pillar, March 11, 2024 The Vatican issued an urgent clarification Saturday, after Pope Francis called for Ukrainians to “have the courage of the white flag” in excerpts from an upcoming TV interview, triggering a fierce backlash from Ukrainian officials and Catholic leaders. But... read more

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (2nd largest church in Catholic Church) Rejects Francis’ Gay Declaration as Inapplicable to Eastern Catholic Churches: "A blessing can in no way contradict Church teaching on family as faithful, indissoluble, and fruitful union of love between a man and a... read more

By Cindy Wooden, My Sunday Visitor, February 25, 2022 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Russia continued its assault on Ukraine and Russian troops pressed toward the capital, Kyiv, Pope Francis left the Vatican Feb. 25 to pay a visit to the Russian ambassador to the Holy See. The pope went to the... read more

By George Weigel, Catholic World Report, February 24, 2022 EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow George Weigel spoke with Carl E. Olson of the Catholic World Report about the current and fast-moving situation in Ukraine. CWR: In yesterday’s syndicated column, titled “On Ukraine,” you... read more

The German bishops' 'synodal path' promotes changing Catholic sexual teaching on contraception, masturbation, and homosexuality. By Dorothy Cummings McLean, LifeSiteNews, February 10, 2020 Ukrainian Catholic bishops have delivered a fraternal correction to the bishops of Germany for their... read more