“When Moscow began this war last February, millions headed for the borders — if it now destroys our energy supplies, there’ll be a similar wave of refugees,” said Auxiliary Bishop Jan Sobilo of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia.
No heat, no electricity: Bishop warns of new wave of Ukrainian refugees
Migration must be managed, not stopped, pope tells European governments
Pope Francis said governments cannot and should not try to stop migration over the Mediterranean, but they must find better, more coordinated ways to handle the movement of people.
Ukrainian American deacon urges prayers for Ukraine in winter months
The Associated Press reported Nov. 27 that Russian forces struck eastern and southern Ukraine early that day as utility crews scrambled to restore power, water and heating with the onset of snow and frigid temperatures.
Utah Catholic helps ‘Wrap Ukraine with Quilts’
The project seeks new handmade quilts, preferably no larger than twin sized. Quilters are encouraged to include a label with their name, city and state and a message of encouragement.
Migrants from Middle East fear tightening of restrictions in Sweden
Sweden’s newly elected government is proposing to tighten restrictions on immigration, threatening asylum-seekers’ hopes of a safe haven.
Couple honored for peacebuilding, justice work by Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Maryknoll Lay Missioners honored Merwyn and Kirstin De Mello with its 2022 Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award on World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23.
As pandemic eases, Toronto sees rise in asylum-seekers, need for housing
As one of a handful of organizations that serves asylum-seekers in Toronto, Rico is seeing a significant slice of 61,890 asylum claims processed in Canada the first eight months of this year — already more than twice the 24,930 asylum claims processed in 2021.
Rights groups: Haitian gang violence has ‘disproportionate impact’ on women
Armed gangs are terrorizing poor areas of Port-au-Prince, and cholera has made its way back to the Caribbean nation as the gangs have blocked access to the main fuel terminal, preventing hospitals and water purification plants from operating normally.