Marc Fogel’s Family: Rosary and Faith Sustained Them Through His Detainment in Russia
Trump had promised on the campaign trail that, if elected, he would bring about Fogel’s release.
Results from Tag: 'russia'
Russia’s Sacrilegious War on Ukraine
COMMENTARY: American policy-makers should take this pathology into account when pondering whatever negotiations, or other Western actions, might bring the war in Ukraine to a just conclusion.
Alexei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader and Outspoken Christian, Reportedly Dead in Prison
Navalny, 47, had been serving a 19-year sentence for alleged extremism and years of criticism of the authoritarian Putin in a harsh penal colony north of the Arctic Circle.
Russia is ‘Willing’ to Speak with Pope Francis About the War in Ukraine
It is now eight months since Russia began the invasion of Ukraine, a war that has so far taken the lives of more than 6,000 civilians, including nearly 400 children.
Pope Francis Says That He Tried to Help Ukraine, Russia Prisoner Swap
The Pope did not specify when these conversations about a prisoner swap occurred.
If Pope Francis Visited Ukraine, Would He Be Welcome?
COMMENTARY: Given the recent comments from the leading bishops there, the answer is uncertain.
Pope’s Latest Message on Ukraine Trip Signals Shift in Approach to Russia
Departing from previous statements, the Holy Father has recently emphasized his desire to visit Kyiv, though conditions on the ground and his personal health will be determining factors.
Pope Francis: Russia’s Use of Mercenaries in Ukraine is ‘Monstrous’
The Pope added that he hoped to meet with Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill in Kazakhstan in September.
Rising From the Ashes in Ukraine
COMMENTARY: The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has witnessed a remarkable resurrection, helped considerably by the Ukrainian Catholic diaspora, notably from Canada and the United States.
Vatican Finds Itself on the Outside Looking In at Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Efforts
COMMENTARY: Despite intensive efforts, the Holy See finds itself strangely isolated.
