CV NEWS FEED // The Nordic Bishops’ Conference recently issued a statement renewing solidarity with Ukraine and expressing “outrage” at the increased suffering caused by the war.
“Two years on, our outrage is undiminished, sharpened by grief at the many lives lost, at the multitudes maimed or driven from their homes, at the trauma sustained by children, and at the systematic destruction of a national, cultural, and religious patrimony,” the bishops stated in a press release.
They also added that “At a time when our continent is rocked by winds of menace, we need to make sure our roots run deep. In this work, the Catholic Church in the Nordic countries wishes to play its part.”
The bishops praised humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and promised to send funds as they did last year for Caritas’ humanitarian work. The bishops also added that they have welcomed thousands of Ukrainian refugees into their parishes.
“For a thousand years a strong bond of friendship has tied our countries to the region of Kyivan Rus’. We pray God, the Protector of the poor, who laughs at the presumption of princes (Psalm 2.4), to restore peace to Ukraine,” the bishops stated.
They continued:
As we enter Passiontide, our eyes focus on Jesus, who is our peace (Ephesians 2.14), before Pontius Pilate. We are reminded that an endeavor to establish peace in our sin-sick world involves speaking truth to power. May Christ’s saving Pasch, the foundation of our existence, renew the face of the earth. May Christ’s Spirit make us truly wise.
