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'The strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture,' says the President of Ukraine
'The strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture,' says the President of Ukraine
15 June, 10:21
DESS updates list of religious organizations in Ukraine affiliated with ROC
DESS updates list of religious organizations in Ukraine affiliated with ROC
11 June, 12:47
Ukraine commemorates children lost to Russia's armed aggression
Ukraine commemorates children lost to Russia's armed aggression
04 June, 16:04
President Zelensky and Patriarch Bartholomew discuss support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve just peace
President Zelensky and Patriarch Bartholomew discuss support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve just peace
05 April, 13:36
President Zelensky thanks Pope Leo XIV and invites him to Ukraine
President Zelensky thanks Pope Leo XIV and invites him to Ukraine
03 April, 16:15
A great loss: The President of Ukraine expresses his condolences on the death of Patriarch Filaret
A great loss: The President of Ukraine expresses his condolences on the death of Patriarch Filaret
20 March, 17:44
Appeal of the UCCRO on the occasion of the Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the National Day of Prayer for Ukraine
Appeal of the UCCRO on the occasion of the Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the National Day of Prayer for Ukraine
24 February, 08:41
Nearly 8,000 Russian churches continue to operate in Ukraine
Nearly 8,000 Russian churches continue to operate in Ukraine
26.12.2025, 09:46
Olena Kovalska: Ukraine is not banning churches; the issue lies in UOC-MP's refusal to sever ties with Russian Federation
Olena Kovalska: Ukraine is not banning churches; the issue lies in UOC-MP's refusal to sever ties with Russian Federation
19.12.2025, 14:10
'It hinges on international law': Zelensky on peace deal status of UOC MP and Russian language
'It hinges on international law': Zelensky on peace deal status of UOC MP and Russian language
12.12.2025, 15:56
'One must be realistic in these matters': Pope comments on potential visit to Ukraine
'One must be realistic in these matters': Pope comments on potential visit to Ukraine
10.12.2025, 17:05
DESS: The Holy See is conducting a comprehensive analysis of relations between the state and the Church in Ukraine
DESS: The Holy See is conducting a comprehensive analysis of relations between the state and the Church in Ukraine
20.11.2025, 12:14
DESS authorizes list of religious organizations in Ukraine affiliated with Russian Orthodox Church
DESS authorizes list of religious organizations in Ukraine affiliated with Russian Orthodox Church
17.11.2025, 17:27
Appeal of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations to the people of Ukraine and State Authorities
Appeal of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations to the people of Ukraine and State Authorities
17.11.2025, 08:49
Head of DESS accuses UOC-MP of delaying Kyiv Metropolia liquidation
Head of DESS accuses UOC-MP of delaying Kyiv Metropolia liquidation
31.10.2025, 12:00
Court denies UOC-MP's appeal to continue church activities
Court denies UOC-MP's appeal to continue church activities
29.10.2025, 15:29
Viktor Yelensky: Ukraine is working on transitioning to state-church partnership model
Viktor Yelensky: Ukraine is working on transitioning to state-church partnership model
08.10.2025, 16:37
Metropolitan Epifaniy and leaders of Ukrainian and EU parliaments pay tribute to fallen defenders
Metropolitan Epifaniy and leaders of Ukrainian and EU parliaments pay tribute to fallen defenders
17.09.2025, 17:25
SBU initiated 180 cases against UOC-MP priests since start of full-scale war
SBU initiated 180 cases against UOC-MP priests since start of full-scale war
11.09.2025, 15:10
DESS: Ukraine should adopt a state-church partnership model
DESS: Ukraine should adopt a state-church partnership model
11.09.2025, 11:43
Latest news
25 June
15:21
Cardinal Mykola Bychok Presents Pope Leo XIV with Gifts from a Ukrainian Soldier
23 June
18:15
Head of UGCC: 'Russia is inciting national egoism in various European countries'
15:30
UCCRO delegation meets with experts and European religious leaders in Brussels
22 June
16:43
OCU Primate visits Belgian Metropolis of Ecumenical Patriarchate
21 June
18:00
Ukrainian Catholic University calls for maintaining solidarity in Ukrainian-Polish relations
20 June
16:05
UN Security Council to address shelling of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Monday
19 June
15:52
Greece to help restore Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
17 June
17:10
Pope Leo urges global prayers for peace in Ukraine
16 June
14:08
U.S. reacts to strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
09:41
The Ecumenical Patriarchate condemns the attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Publications
Viktor Haiduchok
Becoming a Silent Friend to Those Who Suffered a Loss — Pastor Viktor Haiduchok on Ministry to the Families of Soldiers
14 June, 18:30
Interview
Bishop Maksym Ryabukha
Bishop Maksym Ryabukha: “War Cannot Put Human Life on Pause”
22 May, 16:20
Interview
In Rome, EU Mission Heads Discuss Ukraine Support with Caritas Europa
16 May, 17:05
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