Catholic Relief Services is offering assistance to Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war. | Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is providing help for those affected by the war in Ukraine, and Bishop Edward Weisenburger of the Diocese of Tucson is calling upon Catholics to assist as they can.

"Every day, the crisis in Ukraine expands and already almost three million people are in need of assistance,” he said in a podcast. “If you'd like to make a donation to help families affected in Ukraine, you can do so through Catholic Relief Services online at www.crs.org. The funds will be used to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transportation and more. And lastly, prayer is powerful. Let us lift up the people of Ukraine as we pray for an end to all war and violence in our world."

The Russian military invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and has been mounting attacks against the country on multiple fronts, CNBC reported. If Russia establishes even "patchy" control of Ukraine, "analysts predict refugee flows of five million to 10 million people from Ukraine to Western Europe.” 

Already, more than two million Ukrainians fled their country since Russia's invasion, according to NPR. 

In the midst of this humanitarian crisis, Pope Francis has repeatedly called for peace in Ukraine, tweeting on March 6, "I make a heartfelt appeal for humanitarian corridors to be genuinely secured, and for aid to be guaranteed and access facilitated to the besieged areas, in order to offer vital relief to our brothers and sisters oppressed by bombs and fear. I thank all those who are taking in refugees. Above all, I implore that the armed attacks cease and that negotiation - and common sense - prevail. And that international law be respected once again!” 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) responds to emergencies and disasters around the world. "We take a comprehensive approach to international disaster relief," CRS states on their website. "As experienced first responders, we provide lifesaving help to get survivors back on their feet. Then we help people obtain the tools and skills they need to manage their own recovery.”