# Apostolic Nuncio on Church Hope in Ukraine War

> Apostolic Nuncio says Catholic Church provides hope amid Ukraine war with over one billion euros in aid.
- Title: Apostolic Nuncio on Church Hope in Ukraine War · Vaticannews
- Summary: Apostolic Nuncio says Catholic Church provides hope amid Ukraine war with over one billion euros in aid. Archbishop Kulbokas states Catholic Church delivers…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/archbishop-kulbokas-ukraine-nuncio-church-presence-hope-humanita.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-15T16:25:49.728+00:00
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- Topics: ukraine, catholic church, apostolic nuncio, humanitarian aid, war, hope, religion, world
## Church Hope in War Zones
Archbishop Kulbokas says Catholic Church provides presence and hope in war zones to prevent despair.

> Being present, because geographical distance always entails emotional distance. And then giving hope, because the Church’s primary mission is always to make eternal life present in people’s lives.
## Military Chaplains and Church Role
Church has about 100 military chaplains serving at front lines with one million deployed.

> They, too, must be present wherever people are suffering and, above all, bring hope so that people do not succumb to despair.
## Holy See's Diplomatic Presence
Holy See's presence signals willingness to engage with all parties, including aggressors.

> We are here. If you need us, perhaps in a year or two, we will still be here. We are open to any contact with all parties, including the aggressor.
## Catholic Population in Ukraine
Catholic Church accounts for 14% of Ukraine's population with 4 million Catholics out of 27-28 million.

> Around four million are Catholic; that’s approximately 14% of the population.
## Humanitarian Aid Distribution
Church has distributed over one billion euros in aid through food, water, shelter and psychological support.

> Thanks to this assistance, Catholics in Ukraine do not feel alone.
## Peace from Ground Up
Peace must emerge from human cooperation, not politicians, to avoid military dominance.

> If presidents and heads of state are not interested in the question of peace, then we must start from the ground up, through human cooperation among ourselves.
## Key takeaway

Archbishop Kulbokas states Catholic Church delivers over one billion euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid war.