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Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Ukrainian clergy staying to help

Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader

Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers
Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers

Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.

PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit

The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.

Russian invasion is 'crime against humanity'
Russian invasion is 'crime against humanity'

If we allow something like this to happen in Ukraine today, then atrocities similar to this will happen in other parts of the world, says Archbishop Daniel, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.

China: new law makes online church meetings illegal
China: new law makes online church meetings illegal

A new law will take effect on 1 March making online gatherings illegal for unregistered churches.

Pope decries war in surprise visit to Russian embassy

The Pope went to the Russian embassy to raise concerns about the invasion of Ukraine directly with country officials.

Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia
Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia

Britain must use all of its "diplomatic muscle and energy, stringent economic sanctions, and focused political will" to force Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, the Archbishop of York has said.

Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops
Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England asking them to pray for peace in Ukraine.

8 lessons from the Ukraine crisis
8 lessons from the Ukraine crisis

As always in the age of the internet, it is far too easy for people to suddenly become experts on the subject of the day. But, as is usually the case, things are much more complex.

European countries must be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, say the country's Christians
European countries must be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, say the country's Christians

Ukrainian Christians are asking other European nations to make preparations for an influx of refugees from Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday.

Hillsong leader says documentary is trying to 'hurt the church'
Hillsong leader says documentary is trying to 'hurt the church'

A senior Hillsong leader has spoken out against an upcoming documentary that features former members and other critics of the church.

Russian attack on Ukraine condemned as 'an act of great evil'
Russian attack on Ukraine condemned as 'an act of great evil'

In a joint statement, Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell called for an urgent ceasefire.

'No justification' for Russian invasion of Ukraine, say European evangelicals
'No justification' for Russian invasion of Ukraine, say European evangelicals

The European Evangelical Alliance has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Pope Francis spoke of the "great pain in my heart" as he declared 2 March - Ash Wednesday - a second day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe
Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe

The Bishop of Coventry has urged Britain to continue seeking diplomatic solutions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.