Head of UGCC: The Pope dwells in the sweet lie of Russian propaganda

Pope Francis and Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Photo: zaborona.com

On August 29, 2023, the head of the UGCC, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, stated that the Pope does not understand Russia, its history, and its contemporary crimes, as reported by the official website of the Ukrainian Greek Catholics.

In his statement regarding the upcoming Synod of the UGCC, which will take place in Rome from September 3 to 12, Shevchuk noted that 'somehow during the war, it happened that the Pope does not understand Ukraine, and Ukraine does not understand the Pope'.

'We can say the same about Russia. The Pope does not understand Russia, neither its history nor its contemporary crimes. And it is precisely our duty to be the voice of truth of the Ukrainian people even before the Holy Father in Rome,' Shevchuk said.

According to him, 'the truth is that sometimes many people, even religious figures, find it more comfortable to dwell in the lies of Russian propaganda than to face the harsh but Ukrainian truth.'

As earlier reported, according to Irina Farion, the reaction of the head of the UGCC, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, to the words of Pope Francis about Russia is a disgrace.

Read also

We will not be silent – we will defend our Shepherd! – Metropolitan Longin

The hierarch called on all believers to intensify their prayers for the Primate and urged the authorities to reconsider the decision before it's too late.

UOC faithful launch flash mob in support of His Beatitude Onuphry

"For years he has prayed for each of us. Now it's our turn to support the Primate," the statement says.