Amid the Scars of War

In Ukraine, reminders of a cruel, unyielding war are everywhere. Visiting cities like Kyiv, Bucha, and Lviv, it is impossible to ignore the scars left by unthinkable violence. I arrived in Ukraine with Archbishop William Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, and Szymon Czyszek, Director of International Growth in Europe for the Knights of Columbus, and every moment spent among these communities revealed stories that often go unheard, cries that risk being drowned out by the world’s shifting attentions. The reality of Ukraine’s suffering is stark, and the resilience of its people is profound; both demand not only our admiration but our continued support and attention. Our first stop was Kyiv, where we gathered for Mass at the Cathedral of St. Alexander of Kyiv. Archbishop Lori concelebrated Mass ...