Press Release

Consecration and entrustment of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. European Bishops accept Pope Francis’ invitation

The European Catholic Social Days in Bratislava began with a solemn Mass in the Cathedral of St. Martin. The main celebrant was Archbishop Metropolitan Mons. Stanislav Zvolensky. (Credit: Slovak Bishops’ Conference)

From Bratislava, where the 3rd edition of the European Catholic Social Days is taking place, the Presidents of COMECE, CCEE and Slovak Bishops’ Conference joyfully welcome Pope Francis’ invitation to Bishops around the world and their priests to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Read the Statement (EN – IT – SK)