civilian protection

Ukraine War’s Grim Toll: Children Dying Amidst Escalating Violence

The organization Save the Children reports that June 2026 has seen the greatest number of child casualties since the early months of the full-scale war, with 123 children killed or injured according to UN data. This alarming trend is exacerbated by increasingly powerful missiles that now destroy entire sections of apartment buildings, leaving no place safe for children, not even in their homes or underground shelters. Save the Children emphasizes the urgent need for global action to protect these children and end these grave violations.

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Pope Declares Moral Duty to Protect Civilians in War

Following the Regina Caeli, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful, recalling the three-year anniversary of the conflict in Sudan and renewing appeals for its swift cessation. He extended Easter wishes to Eastern Churches celebrating according to the Julian calendar and urged continued attention to the suffering of the Ukrainian and Lebanese peoples. The Pope also requested prayers for his upcoming apostolic journey to four African nations.

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