Episode 586: The Polish Men are real Men

Men’s rosary rallies have become a common sight in Poland in recent years, with groups such as Wojowników Maryi (Warriors for Mary) inviting thousands of young men to gather together in Polish cities to pray publicly on the first Saturday of the month.

This month the prayer meetings have generated wider recognition as Poland, which boasts an 87% Catholic population, has found itself involved in helping ameliorate the growing humanitarian crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

In the two weeks since the war began, Poland has accepted roughly a million refugees, mostly women and children, fleeing the violence and devastation in Ukraine.

Polish families have welcomed asylum-seekers into their homes, while others have been afforded accommodation in refugee centers.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, disturbing footage has emerged showing the widespread civilian casualties incurred by Ukraine as Russian forces reportedly target hospitals, schools, and residential areas.