Reactions of the Holy See to the Outbreak of the War in Ukraine in 2014 Cover Image

Reakcje Stolicy Apostolskiej wobec wybuchu wojny na Ukrainie w 2014 roku
Reactions of the Holy See to the Outbreak of the War in Ukraine in 2014

Author(s): Sławomir Bylina
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: society; Church; Holy See; Ukraine; war; peace; security

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of research on the reaction of the Holy See to the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2014. Numerous papal messages, letters, appeals, speeches and talks with representatives of diplomacy have been shown, which indicate active dialogue during the emerging conflict. The representatives of the Holy See initiated meetings in the international arena that dealt with the issue of peace in Ukraine. The publication also presents the dialogue and joint initiatives of religious communities in Ukraine, initiated by the Holy See. So is mutual teaching that unequivocally calls for a condemnation of violence and an end to hostilities in Ukraine. The implementation of the research process also shows the Holy See’s contemporary involvement in the current course of events and ensuring peace in Ukraine.

  • Issue Year: 50/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 159-176
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish