Pope to Ukrainian Bishops: Let Us Remain United in Faith, Hope
- Pope Leo greeted members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Rome, stressing unity amidst war in Ukraine.
- He acknowledged the difficulties in expressing hope due to the ongoing conflict, saying, "Hope does not disappoint because it is founded on the love of God in Christ Jesus."
- The Pope urged the bishops to serve those suffering and expressed his closeness, praying for peace to return to Ukraine "as soon as possible."
- Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk reflected on the importance of faith and noted the occasion as a continual source of God's grace for the Ukrainian people.
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Pope Leo XIV encourages Ukrainian bishops during meeting at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV greets Sviatoslav Shevchuk, primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, on July 2, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 17:47 pm (CNA). Following last week’s meeting with pilgrims from t... [...]


Pope to Ukrainian Bishops: Let us remain united in faith, hope
In an Audience with members of the Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV recalls the duty of Bishops “to serve Christ in every wounded and suffering person who turns to your communities for concrete help”, and prays that peace may return to Ukraine “as soon as possible”. Read all
Pope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics: ‘God will have the last word,’ ‘life will conquer death’
(OSV News) — Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the faith of Ukrainians is being “sorely tested,” but God “will have the last word, and life will conquer death,” said Pope Leo XIV. The pope addressed Ukrainian Greek Catholics who were in Rome for a June 28-29 Jubilee Year pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Peter, which included Divine Liturgies at both St. Peter’s Basilica and at the Ukrainian Cathedral of Santa Sophia. Ahead of the June 28 liturgy, pilgr…
"It is not easy to find comforting words for families who have lost loved ones in this meaningless war. I imagine how difficult it is for you, who live daily with people who are affected by the heart and body," said Leão XIV in the meeting, quoted by the press service of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. "Despite this, I receive numerous witnesses of faith and hope from your people. This is a sign of God's power, which is manifested in the mi…
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