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Belarus sentences a Catholic priest who opposed the Ukraine war to three years in prison

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First reported on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 13:04 EST by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 13:14 EST

Summary

A Roman Catholic priest who has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and helped Ukrainian refugees has been sentenced to three years in prison in Belarus, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Thursday 5 November. The two outlets headlined that Belarus sentenced the Catholic priest to 3 years after the priest opposed the Ukraine war.

Latest: A Roman Catholic priest who has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and helped Ukrainian refugees has been sentenced to three years in prison in Belarus, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 5 November

    A Roman Catholic priest who has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and helped Ukrainian refugees has been sentenced to three years in prison in Belarus, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.