Romania: 6 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in the country. Mgr Crisan (CER), “recognising and serving Jesus in the vulnerable”
EU Commission: another 1.5 billion euros to Ukraine. Von der Leyen, “swift assistance and promotion of transformative reforms”
UKRAINE —
Kostiantynivka market massacre. Father Ladnyuk (Salesian): “We are not afraid, as long as we survive”
di M. Chiara BiagioniIn the aftermath of the massacre in the market of Kostiantynivka, hit by a missile that killed 16 people, including…
INTERVIEW —
Diplomacy. Ferrara: “The Pope directs his gaze on the people and not on the state apparatus”
di M. Chiara Biagioni“The diplomatic activity of the Holy See is becoming increasingly important”, the Ambassador told SIR, adding that “Cardinal Zuppi’s forthcoming…
WYD LISBON —
The Way of the Cross of young Ukrainians: “War destroys everything, even our dreams”
di M. Chiara BiagioniRockets in the sky, bombs falling and destroying everything, air raids. It’s the Way of the Cross of young Ukrainians,…
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 —
The Pope’s meeting with Ukrainian youth in Lisbon. Father Demush: “He apologised for not being able to do more” to stop the war
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe small delegation of young people from Ukraine who met Pope Francis this morning at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon…
RUSSIA-UKRAINE —
Grain deal. Cutelli (WFP): “Suspension is pointless shock for 345 million hungry people.”
di Patrizia Caiffa“We are very concerned about the non-renewal of the grain deal, which allowed food to be exported from Ukrainian ports…
UKRAINE —
Russian attack on Odessa. The Catholic Bishop to SIR: “It’s not war, it’s terrorism”
di M. Chiara BiagioniOdessa is under attack. The number of dead and wounded is rising. The Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Odessa,…
UKRAINE-RUSSIA —
Stop to the grain deal. Beccegato (Caritas): “It would have a serious impact on world hunger.” Calls for mediation and a rethink
di Patrizia Caiffa“A possible complete and definitive halt to the grain deal would create a huge problem, which is why we must…
LISBON —
WYD 2023. Msgr. Aguiar: “A cry of hope from young people. Their strength and courage outweigh their difficulties”
di M. Chiara Biagioni“Hope, a very strong source of hope, hope for the future.” This is what Monsignor Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar, Auxiliary…
TOWARDS LISBON —
2023 WORLD YOUTH DAY. The Organising Committee’s visit to Ukraine. Young people: “Our hearts are wounded”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe visit to Ukraine of Msgr. Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar, Auxiliary Bishop of Lisbon, in charge of the Organising Committee…
