Wars, Disasters Drive Record Global Internal Displacement
Wars and climate disasters displaced a record 83.4 million people in 2024, according to the 2025 Global Report on Internal Displacement.
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Tag: Ukraine
European Union Bishops Call for Support of Ukraine
After President Trump pauses aid, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union issues a statement of support for Ukraine.
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War-weary Ukrainians Hope for Peace as Third Anniversary of Invasion Nears, Bishop Says
Church leaders speak out against Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine over the weekend that took lives and damaged the historic city of Odesa.
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Pope Francis: Devotion to Mary Leads People to Jesus
During his general audience today, Pope Francis said Christians should be like Mary, open to God so the Holy Spirit can work in the world.
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Papal Envoy Visits Russia to Discuss Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna travels to Russia in efforts to restore peace and recover more than 19,000 deported Ukrainian children.
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Holy Spirit Can Help Christians Be ‘Artisans’ of Unity, Pope Says
Pope Francis says the Holy Spirit ensures “the unity of the Church” by showing that differences can remain as long as we are united in faith.
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On Assumption, Pope Entrusts War-Torn Countries to Mary’s Care
As the Vatican continues diplomatic efforts to foster peace between Ukraine and Russia, Pope Francis entrusts war torn countries to Mary.
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Pope Holds Private Talks with Biden, Others at G7 Summit
Pope Francis is the first pontiff to attended the annual G7 summit, which brings the leaders of...
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Pope Pleads for Military Restraint in the Middle East
Avoid a “spiral of violence” in the Middle East, urged Pope Francis after Iran’s launch of drones and missiles against Israel.
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Pope: Take Evil Seriously, Pray for Peace
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis offered a teaching on fortitude and resisting...
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Pope Says on Easter: ‘Roll Away’ Stone of War
Pope Francis asks Christ to “roll away” the stone of war in Ukraine, the Holy Land and...
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Archbishop Decries Russia’s War on Ukraine
Retired Archbishop Isichenko of Ukraine speaks out on Russian invasion during a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
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