Two Killed & Five Injured When Christian Charity Caritas's Office was Struck in Ukraine

Christian humanitarian charity Caritas has reported that their building in Ukraine has been struck by a Russian tank. As a result, seven people had been injured. Two of the seven were Caritas employees and they have died as a result of the assault. The tragic attack probably took place on the 15th of March, when a tank fired shots at the building of the Caritas centre in Mariupol.  The identities of those present in the building, according to Caritas, cannot presently be confirmed. 

"This dramatic news leaves our Caritas family horrified and shocked. We join in grief and solidarity with the suffering of the families and our colleagues of Caritas Ukraine who are living a tragedy". With these words, the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Aloysius John, expresses the sorrow of the Confederation to the news of the death of two female staff members of Caritas Ukraine Mariupol. 

The president of Caritas Ukraine, Tetiana Stawnychy, asks for special attention to be given to the memory of the victims: "We need your solidarity and prayers for the families of the victims, for the community of Caritas Mariupol, and the community of Caritas Ukraine."

"Caritas Internationalis reiterates its incessant appeal for peace, as we have been doing for 48 days now. The 'martyrdom' in Ukraine - as Pope Francis has called it - must stop, and it must stop now. The international community must do the impossible to stop this massacre immediately. Peace must be given a chance. Armed conflict and violence are not the solution. Human lives must be safeguarded and human dignity upheld. Safety of civilians must be ensured," adds John.

Caritas is committed to work alongside the most vulnerable, and to address the imbalance of power by including the people affected in the decisions impacting their lives. Their vision is to bring justice, dignity and hope for humanity and all of God's creation.

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