He Pope Francisco asked today "a concrete charity” for all the countries that like Ukraineeither Syria and Turkey after the earthquake, but also many others suffer wars, poverty and natural catastrophes.
”The love of Jesus asks us to let ourselves be touched by the suffering of those who suffer”, he said at the end of the Angelus held in Saint Peter's Square.
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Specifically, the Pope added:I am thinking especially of Syria and Turkey, of the many victims of the earthquake, but I am also thinking of the daily dramas of the dear Ukrainian people and of so many peoples suffering from war, poverty and environmental devastation.”.
Given this, he expressed his closeness to New Zealand due to the cyclone that has caused victims and numerous damages.
”Let us not forget those who suffer, may our charity be attentive and concrete”, added the pope in his appeal.
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Pope Francis has sent several tons of food to the area of Turkey affected by the earthquake, according to the pontifical beggar, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.
