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Ukrainian refugees could be housed in unused church buildings, say Irish archbishops
Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland primate Archbishop John McDowell have announced a joint effort to house Ukrainian refugees. As part of their St Patrick’s message, both archbishops said the…
American pastor providing trauma kits to Ukrainians to ‘save their lives’
An American pastor is working directly with the Ukrainian Army to provide the Eastern European country with combat field trauma supplies to help those wounded in the ongoing conflict between Russia and…
Christian charity ‘concerned’ for chaplains in Ukraine as a church in Mariupol is bombed
A Christian charity has shared their concerns after a church in Mariupol, Ukraine was bombed. Christian maritime charity Sailors’ Society (CMCSS) is worried for Society chaplains in Ukraine, as Russian forces have…
Kiev’s mayor invites Pope Francis to the capital to make peace call
The Vatican has revealed that the mayor of Kiev had issued a formal invitation for Pope Francis to visit Ukraine’s capital earlier this month. On Tuesday, a Vatican official said Vitaly Klitshko…
Churches Together in England demands that the government provide safe haven for Ukrainian refugees
Charity Churches Together in England (CCTE) is calling on the government to provide a ‘sanctuary’ for refugees fleeing Ukraine. They are urging Her Majesty’s Government to do all it can to develop…
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
The number of UK churches stepping up to host Ukrainian refugees has surpassed 1,000. Sanctuary Foundation is appealing to churches, businesses, organisations and individuals to pledge their support for new arrivals coming from war-torn…
Minnesota churches pack thousands of meals for Ukrainians impacted by Russian invasion
Four congregations based in Minnesota recently came together to pack around 100,000 meals for the needy, with half of them slated to be sent overseas to help those impacted by the Russian…
Christian ministries serving as ‘God’s distribution system’ amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
A Christian ministry leader says Ukrainian churches and Christians worldwide are operating as “God’s distribution system” by helping those whose lives have been upended by Russia’s attacks on their country. International Cooperating…
‘We don’t know what the next hour will bring us, but God is still the same as 2,000 years ago’: Christian family determined to remain in Kyiv
More than three million people have fled the conflict in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began less than a month ago. So what is life like for families who have decided to…
Archbishops applaud the refugee sponsorship program
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are welcoming the announcement of a government scheme to provide accommodation for refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Tens of thousands of displaced people could benefit…
Churches in UK are preparing to welcome refugees
As the UK prepares to open its doors to refugees fleeing the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Christians are already leading the way with a number of schemes encouraging people to sponsor refugees.…
Russian Evangelical Leader Apologizes to Ukrainian Christians
In the highest-profile statement yet of its kind, the leader of the Russian Evangelical Alliance has announced his “bitterness and regret” over decisions taken by his government. Will it be enough to…
Priests from Ukraine may be granted British visas in order to assist people fleeing the country’s crisis
Ukrainian priests are due to be granted British Visas to let them provide pastoral care for those escaping the country to the UK. The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy in London allowed permission to…
Church leaders in London are urging the UK government to accept Ukrainian refugees as soon as possible
Church leaders in London are calling on the government to allow refugees from Ukraine to enter the UK as quickly as possible. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Bishop…
Prince Charles’ message to refugees during a church visit: ‘I keep praying for you.’
The Prince of Wales has met with refugees as part of a visit to St Luke’s Church in Earls Court, London. Prince Charles was there to find out more about Holy Trinity…
‘Hatred is being sown between our peoples’: Russian church leaders urge for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Hundreds of Russian church leaders have taken a stand against their country’s invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of prominent Russian Evangelical church leaders have signed a letter that condemns the “senseless bloodshed” taking place. …
Archbishop of Westminster expresses his support for Ukrainian refugees who will be welcomed in the UK
The Archbishop of Westminster is encouraging people to fast and pray for Ukraine as Russian forces continue to bomb the country. The invasion is into its eighth day; the UN predicts the…
‘This was a conflict that didn’t need to take place’: Franklin Graham speaks into Ukraine war and how his charity is looking to help
US evangelist Franklin Graham has told Premier his charity Samaritan’s Purse will do all it can to support those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. The global organisation is sending chaplains…
