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The leader of the Ukrainian Catholic community in the UK has told of the ‘generational’ impact of the war on millions of children.
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski spoke after visiting graveyards and shattered buildings in Irpin and Bucha, which have become synonymous with alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces.
He was ‘overwhelmed’ by the scale of destruction in the cities, but also found moments of incredible resilience from residents determined to rebuild from the ruins. One worshipper, among those picking up the pieces after a Ukrainian counter-offensive liberated the region, asked the reverend: ‘What is King Charles like?’
Bishop Nowakowski previously lived in Ukraine and has made frequent trips since Covid restrictions were lifted but was taken aback by the devastation on the ground. He described the scenes he witnessed as his church, the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London, prepares to host an Armistice Day concert for the ‘lost children’ of the war.