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Caritas has assisted more than 1.2 million people in Ukraine, leaders say
Caritas’ assistance includes shelter and temporary housing, hot meals and to-go food packets, medications, hygiene kits, recreational activities for children and psychological assistance for children, families and individuals.
Immigration reform cannot be delayed, pope says in message
“We cannot leave to future generations the burden of responsibility for decisions that need to be made now so that God’s plan for the world may be realized and his kingdom of justice, fraternity and peace may come,” the pope wrote in his message for the celebration Sept. 25 of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Bishops say U.K. punishes asylum-seekers by sending them to Rwanda
English and Welsh bishops said the U.K. government is unfairly punishing the migrants for the crimes of trafficking gangs by sending the them to Rwanda to have their asylum applications processed.
‘Witnesses of hope’: N.Y. delegation visits Ukraine, bordering countries
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said he was surprised and inspired by Ukrainians he met when he made a brief visit to Lviv, Ukraine.
Pope praises Papal Foundation’s generosity, including to Ukraine
The pope praised the group for its generosity in helping fund humanitarian and church projects around the world.
Poles’ response to refugee crisis reflects enduring values, official says
More than 2.8 million Ukrainians had entered Poland since Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, and his office estimates that about 1.6 million of them plan to stay until they know it is safe to return home.
Couple: Being refugees opens their eyes to reality of migrants
A Ukrainian family was offered hospitality by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Warsaw since they fled from Kyiv, Ukraine.