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Polish archbishop updates pope on aid to Ukraine refugees
The president of the Polish bishops' conference told Pope Francis March 28 that the Catholic Church in Poland is continuing to assist at least 2.2 million refugees from neighboring Ukraine fleeing Russia's destructive war in the country.
U.S. joins pope in worldwide prayer for Ukraine and Russia
Bishops in the U.S. took part in Pope Francis' invitation to join him in the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25, entrusting the people of both countries to the care and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope consecrates Ukraine, Russia to Mary
"To you we consecrate the future of the whole human family," Pope Francis prayed at a Lenten penance service March 25 with 3,500 people in St. Peter's Basilica and 2,000 more on screens in the square.
Archbishops lead Catholics in consecrating humanity to Mary
The prayers for peace especially in Ukraine and Russia were called for by Pope Francis worldwide March 25, and Archbishop Nelson Perez and Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak led the solemn consecration followed by Mass in the cathedral.
Ethiopian cardinal welcomes truce in Tigray region
The humanitarian truce accepted by the Tigrayan military will allow aid to millions of people threatened by starvation from the 16-month conflict in Ethiopia that has killed thousands and displaced millions from their homes.
Court nominee responds to questions about law, life, faith
The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson included 13 hours of questioning about her role as a judge and her views on abortion, critical race theory and her own faith.
U.S. to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
The Biden administration said March 24 that the United States plans to welcome the refugees, though "many Ukrainians will choose to remain in Europe close to family and their homes in Ukraine," according to a White House statement.
Leaders seek prayer, advocacy and relief for Ukraine in war
Religious and diplomatic leaders in New York urged help for Ukrainians and humanitarian workers for the more than 3.5 million refugees, 7 million internally displaced and 12 million still in their homes who cannot survive without help.
Catholic League, with 8 teams, dominates PIAA championships
John Knebels previews the girls' and boys' Pennsylvania state basketball title games, talking to coaches of all eight Catholic teams from the Philadelphia area. The coaches rate their league as the toughest in the country.
Man Up Philly brings Catholic men out for day-long meet up
Immaculata University hosted the 14th annual men's spirituality conference March 19 as Catholic men gathered to share their faith and strengthen one another.