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Caritas has assisted more than 1.2 million people in Ukraine, leaders say
The official relief agency of the universal Catholic Church has been providing shelter, meals, medication and psychological assistance to the millions impacted by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Christian leaders condemn ‘violent intrusion’ at journalist’s funeral
Israeli riot police clashed May 13 with mourners of Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Akleh, a Melkite Catholic whose shooting death has prompted international calls for an investigation.
Helping the vulnerable means caring for the whole person, pope says
The Catholic Church must be "concerned more with those who suffer than with defending its own interests," Pope Francis said during a May 14 meeting with members of a French humanitarian ministry.
Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass
Holiness begins with "realizing we are loved," said Pope Francis at a May 15 Mass during which he canonized 10 men and women as saints of the Catholic church.
Sister Ann Newell dies at 86
Sister Ann Newell, IHM, (formerly known as Sister Loyola Marie) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.
‘Manna Sunday’ food drive kicks off
The annual campaign by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services, which runs through May 31, supports food pantries throughout the five-county area -- and the need is greater than ever.
‘Take Back the Month’ helps women, girls take back their lives
For the second year in a row, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is tackling "period poverty" by collecting feminine hygiene products for those in need.
Zelenskyy risks all to ‘save dream of human self-determination,’ says local Catholic college president
Dr. Jonathan Peri of Manor College in Jenkintown joined 26 other schools in conferring an honorary doctorate on Ukraine's president, now defending his nation amid a Russian invasion that has killed thousands and displaced some 14 million.
Promoting dialogue, peace are pope’s priorities for Ukraine, archbishop says
Ahead of a May 18 trip to Kyiv, Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher said Pope Francis offers solidarity and hope to suffering Ukrainians, while not doing or saying anything to endanger a possibility for diplomacy.
Bishop to step down as abuse spokesman for German bishops’ conference
Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier will relinquish his communications role on the issue, as the German bishops also announced a reorganized approach to sexualized violence in the church.