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Fr Ioan Sauca: “God is on the side of those who are suffering”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has, since the first day of the war in Ukraine and even in the months before, been working and praying earnestly for peace in this conflict and throughout the world. From the beginning, the WCC has called for an immediate end to armed hostilities, to stop the war and has appealed also for an immediate end to indiscriminate attacks with an escalating impact on civilians in Ukraine. WCC News met online with the WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca to get the latest update on the work of the WCC.

WCC expresses abhorrence at reported atrocities in Ukraine

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, upon hearing reports that give stronger indications of grave violations of international law in Ukraine, expressed abhorrence at these reported atrocities, and called for full investigation.

Las iglesias responden a las crecientes necesidades humanitarias en Ucrania y los países fronterizos

Acoger a refugiados, proporcionar alimentos, ayudar en hospitales y tocar las campanas de las iglesias como señal de alarma cuando comienza el fuego de artillería son algunas de las múltiples maneras en que las iglesias dan respuesta en Ucrania y los países fronterizos mientras continúa la guerra. Más de dos millones de personas han salido en tropel de Ucrania, y los cálculos de los grupos de socorro muestran que dieciocho millones de personas –una tercera parte de la población del país– necesitarán asistencia humanitaria.

Churches respond to growing humanitarian needs in Ukraine and bordering countries

Hosting refugees, providing food, helping in hospitals, and ringing church bells as a warning when shelling starts—these are some of the many ways churches are responding in Ukraine and bordering countries as the war continues. More than two million people have poured out of Ukraine, and estimates from relief groups show that 18 million people—a third of the countrys population—will need humanitarian assistance.

Una guerra como esta en Ucrania "no tiene excusa, ni ante Dios ni ante el pueblo"

En un “Discurso a los creyentes y ciudadanos de Ucrania” el 24 de febrero, Su Beatitud el metropolitano Onufry de Kiev y Toda Ucrania (Patriarcado de Moscú) habló con franqueza sobre la situación actual: “Han llegado los problemas”, dijo. “Lamentablemente, Rusia ha iniciado acciones militares contra Ucrania y, en este fatídico momento, les insto a que no entren en pánico, a que sean valientes y muestren amor por su patria y por los demás”.

In Ukraine, “such a war has no excuse, neither from God, nor from people”

In an Address to the Faithful and Citizens of Ukraine” on 24 February, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry of Kyiv and All Ukraine (Moscow Patriarchate) candidly addressed the current situation: Trouble has happened,” he said. Most regrettably, Russia has started military actions against Ukraine, and at this fateful time, I urge you not to panic, be courageous and show love for your homeland and for one another.”