Churches 'deplore' discrimination against minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine
Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.
Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.
"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.
The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."
Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
The announcement was "extremely painful and difficult for all concerned" and came in response to what the parish called a "threat to the parish and the clergy."
The war in Ukraine is forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal to the church leadership in Moscow despite its support for the invasion, leave the church in protest or seek a messy middle ground.
Anglican Church of Canada leaders have responded to an open letter issued by ACCToo, an advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse in the church.
Several refugees sheltering at a Ukrainian Orthodox monastery suffered injuries when a bomb exploded near the entrance just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky said he's ready to hold peace talks with Russia in Jerusalem.
The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.
A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.
Christian leaders in the United States have sent an open letter to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill urging him to withdraw his support for the invasion that has led to "tragic and terrible loss of innocent civilian life."
"Being able to obtain safe abortion is a crucial part of health care," said Craig Lissner, acting Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO.