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Pope Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to promote or justify violence “profane his name.”
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Meta, Twitter, Netflix on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list for enabling exploitation
Some familiar brand names were put on the newest "Dirty Dozen" list of companies by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation for enabling exploitation.
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CRS leader concerned by growing needs of refugees fleeing Ukraine
In response to more than 2 million refugees, primarily women and children, fleeing the conflict in Ukraine in recent weeks, the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services said it is "alarming to see the scale of the suffering" in ...
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Vatican secretary of state speaks with Russian foreign minister
In a telephone call with Russia’s foreign minister, the Vatican secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine,” the Vatican said.
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UN official: Ukraine exodus is fastest-growing refugee crisis since WWII
A top United Nations official said March 6 that the world hasn't seen a refugee crisis such as the one developing in Eastern Europe, caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine, since the last World War.
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Pope says ‘rivers of blood’ flowing in Ukraine; Vatican ready to help
Pope Francis said the Vatican "is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace" in Ukraine.
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Father Rupnik’s alleged victim receives standing ovation at documentary premiere