The European Catholic bishops have issued a statement expressing strong support for Ukraine, emphasizing that the country’s struggle for peace will have a decisive impact on the fate of Europe and the world. The bishops urged the European Union and its member states to remain united in their commitment to support Ukraine and its people.
The statement, issued by the presidency of the Commission of the Episcopal Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), described the geopolitical landscape as “complex” and marked by “unpredictability.” The bishops emphasized that a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine can only be achieved through negotiations, which must be supported by strong transatlantic and global solidarity, and include Ukraine.