Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher prayed for peace in Ukraine at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Berdychiv, assuring the faithful of Pope Leo XIVโs spiritual closeness and urging them never to lose hope in God.
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Today, July 19, marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the structures of the Latin Rite Catholic Church in Ukraine. Celebrations are being held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Scapular in Berdychiv, with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher present as the Pope’s special envoy.
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At Castel Gandolfo, after the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV said he continues to follow “with concern the events unfolding in various countries torn apart by war and violence.” He urged everyone to unite “our constant prayers” with “generous efforts for peace.” He also greeted the many pilgrims gathered in Piazza della Libertร .
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During his Angelus, Pope Leo says God’s Kingdom grows quietly through humility, patience and love rather than power, urging Christians to trust in His hidden work and become “small seeds of the Gospel” in the world.
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At Castel Gandolfo the Diocese of Albano offers a concert in the Pope’s honor for his summer stay. “We live in a world where beauty is lacking. Having the opportunity to come together for an occasion like this is truly a great gift.”
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On the third day of his mission to Ukraine, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations prayed this morning at St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv and visited an area where a Russian missile strike in May killed more than 20 people, including children. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher conveyed the closeness of Pope Leo XIV to everyone he met, saying “there is not a single day when he does not pray for Ukraine and for you, men and women of faith.”
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Archbishop Mieczysลaw Mokrzycki is accompanying the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, during his mission to the Eastern European country. “Unfortunately, the war continues, and at the moment we do not even see any hope for its end. Only God can bring it to a stop.”
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In Kyiv, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher met with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, who spoke to Vatican Media about the joy of welcoming the Pope’s special envoy, as well as Cardinal Zuppi during his recent visit: “To pray together with the Holy Father’s special envoys is to pray with the universal Church. For us, they are a visible sign of the Church embracing us.”
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Humanitarian agencies are trying to prevent the spread of diseases in Gaza amid severe overcrowding and deteriorating public health conditions.
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The signing of the agreement on technical cooperation between the two institutions took place on July 17 at the Vatican. The partnership has also been made possible by the Holy See’s clear commitment to strengthening its financial architecture in line with international standards.
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