From the Holy Sophie Basilica of Rome on Friday May 2, a cargo has been sent for populations in need in Ukraine. “We are sure that, from the top of the sky, the Holy Father will continue to help us and that it will do it even more. He allowed the hope of not dying, “said the priest of the National Church of Ukrainians in Rome, Father Marco Yaroslav Semehen.
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Basic necessities, clothing, hygiene products, medicines and food. This is the nature of humanitarian aid which left on Friday May 2, from Sainte-Sophie, the Church of Ukrainians in Rome, which has become a collection center for the country since the start of the Russian invasion. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the chaplain of the Pope, went on several occasions to the country of Eastern Europe to provide the support of François, who has always provided his aid to “Martyred Ukraine». This Friday, it was the 131st truck that started from the Roman church, the last commanded by the pontiff himself and intended for the regions that suffer from the most conflict.
Expression of the support of François
This information was confirmed by a press release from the Holy Sophie basilica, which indicates that the Pope’s gift is “The last expression of their love and their support for the Ukrainian people». Parishioners, volunteers, students from Pontifical Saint-Josaphat college, priests and representatives of the Ukrainian community in Rome loaded the truck. Once the load is finished, everyone gathered in the basilica for a common prayer for peace in Ukraine, for the wounded, the displaced and all those who are in combat areas. “”This help, report the mission organizersis not only a material contribution, but also a deep spiritual sign of solidarity and love. Pope Francis has not forgotten the Ukrainian people who suffer until their last breath».
Addressing SIR, the information organ attached to the Italian episcopate, Father Marco Yaroslav Semehen, parish priest of Sainte-Sophie, recalled the constant proximity of François with the humanitarian mission born around the basilica. “”The packages and the aid arrived continuously and systematically through Cardinal Krajewski. I can say that in each truck, there was the help of Pope Francis. We are sure that, from the top of the sky, the Holy Father will continue to help us and that it will do it even more. But the greatest thing that Pope Francis has done for us is never to let our hope die».
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