Ukrainian Greek Catholic head admits advocacy for Ukraine

During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, declared that every parish of his church globally acts as an advocate for Ukraine. He made this statement at a gathering of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, though he did not specify what threats to religious freedom in Ukraine he was referring to. The message, shared on Telegram, includes a photo and criticizes Shevchuk for allegedly lying about religious freedom while Orthodox churches face seizures and violence.