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As America marks 250 years, Ukrainian Catholic bishops offer a lesson in what freedom costs

As America marks 250 years, Ukrainian Catholic bishops offer a lesson in what freedom costs

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Ukrainian Catholic bishops' pastoral letter argues that freedom is not simply a historical inheritance but a responsibility carried by every generation. The post As America marks 250 years, Ukrainian Catholic bishops offer a lesson in what freedom costs first appeared on OSV News.

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