On March 5, the UCU Institute of Church History together with the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War opened an exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the so-called Lviv “Sobor,” which announced the “liquidation” of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church through its “reunification” with the Russian Orthodox Church. It is located in the premises of the National Museum of History of Ukraine in the Second World War. The opening was aired on the resources of “Zhyve Television.”

Deacon Mykhailo touched upon the hearts of many of us because he was able to love. This was said by the Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, during the Divine Liturgy with the Order of the Funeral of Archdeacon Mykhailo Prodyus.

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM IRAQ (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s commitment to dialogue with other churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree. “Often you must take a risk” to promote harmony, he told reporters March 8 as he flew back to Rome from Baghdad. “There are some criticisms: ‘The pope isn’t courageous, he’s reckless.’ He’s doing things against Catholic doctrine. He’s a step away from heresy.’”

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution.

Celebrating Mass in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil on March 7, the pope praised the country’s dwindling Christian community for its care for the poor.