Greek Catholic Cardinal Addresses Faithful On Iraq War
On 21 March 2003, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, head of the Ukrainian
Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), addressed the clergy, faithful
and people of good will, expressing his concern over the Iraq
conflict and spiritual situation in the world. He stated that
the war in Iraq testifies to the decay of humanity's moral
values and called upon everyone to make their contribution
towards the restoration of humanity, part of which is also
Ukraine, its people, communities and families.
"It is impossible to keep peace by armed force. Peace
in countries, communities … according to Pope John Paul
II, cannot be settled without justice… Only when everybody
observes the commandments of God … will the earth be
a decent place for normal and peaceful … life,"
said Cardinal Husar.
In addition, the Greek Catholic cardinal called upon the
faithful to pray for those "who take part in military
actions and for those who will suffer from them".
Source: press service of the head of the UGCC.
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