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The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said on Thursday that women are becoming the “first victims” of the occupation of Ukraine, and warned that some women are becoming victims of violence and rape. More than 3 million people, mainly women and children, have left Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion on February 24.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250704/ukrainian-catholic-leader-women-are-becoming-the-first-victims-of-the-occupation
Three aid workers for a Catholic charity operating in Ukraine sustained head injuries last week when the van they were riding in was hit by artillery fire. The men were delivering food and supplies close to the Russian lines to Ukrainians trapped by the fighting, and planned to evacuate a group of children on the return trip. After leaving the hospital, the two men who were less seriously hurt said they were ready to rejoin the humanitarian effort.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250698/catholic-aid-group-van-struck-artillery-ukraine-jason-jones
A new survey of Black Catholics in the United States has found that Black Catholics are significantly less likely than other Catholics — and also less likely than Black Protestants — to attend a church where most of the other parishioners are of the same race or ethnicity they are.
About 6% of the Black population in the U.S. — around 3 million total people — is Catholic, compared with some 66% who are Protestant. Black Catholic communities in the U.S. include not only African-Americans, but also African and Caribbean immigrants. They make up about 4% of all Catholic adults.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250700/black-catholic-worship-pew-survey
Today, the Church celebrates Saint Patrick. He was captured and brought as a slave to Ireland before escaping back to Britain, but later returned to Ireland as a bishop to minister to the small Christian communities. Using the traditions and symbols of the Celtic people, he explained Christianity in a way that made sense to the Irish and was thus very successful in converting the natives. He remains one of the most beloved Saints of Ireland.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-patrick-of-ireland-180