Richmond Eastern Catholic Church 東正天主教會 - Vancouver

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Pope Leo XIV made this statement during a press conference on April 23, 2026, while flying back to Rome following a tour of four African nations.

Addressing the global treatment of migrants and refugees, his exact words were:

“They are human beings, and we have to treat human beings in a humanitarian way and not treat them worse … than house pets or animals.”

05/23/2026

Breaking: Ukrainian Spartan brigade destroys Russian logistics vehicles near Donetsk region

Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade "Spartan" of the National Guard of Ukraine have successfully destroyed Russian military transport vehicles near the eastern Donetsk region that is under Russian occupation. The brigade's press service shared footage of the operation on social media, showcasing precise strikes against Russian logistics routes and rear positions. The attacks were carried out by a specialized reconnaissance and strike unit that uses drones and other surveillance systems to monitor the battlefield around the clock. Ukrainian forces reportedly identified and targeted hidden enemy positions, armored vehicles, and supply trucks that Russian troops were using for troop rotations and ammunition deliveries. The operation is said to have significantly weakened the offensive and logistical capabilities of Russian units in this sector of eastern Ukraine.
The brigade's command said in a statement that pressure on Russian positions in Donetsk will continue to intensify through the use of new tactical methods and advanced battlefield technologies. Separately, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a training center linked to Russia's Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences. Meanwhile, drone attacks inside Russia triggered fires at the "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez" oil refinery in the city of Kstovo, located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, as well as at the "Azot" chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk in Russia's Stavropol region.

“Note: The photo below is AI-generated and is intended for illustration purposes only.”

05/23/2026

Ecumenical Patriarch on the Leave-Taking of Pascha: “Today again is Pascha, for we celebrate the conclusion of the great feast. Yet every Sunday is Pascha, & throughout their lives, Christians experience Pascha because they believe in our risen Redeemer.” https://archons-of-the-ecumenical-patriarchate.visitlink.me/2bgGJ3