杏MAP导航 Leo continues Vatican's solidarity with Ukraine

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A truck loaded with humanitarian aid has arrived in Kharkiv, one of the Ukrainian cities most severely affected by recent Russian attacks. The Papal Almoner reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the Holy See to bring the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 charity to those in need.

By Benedetta Capelli

Speaking after the arrival of a large truck carrying humanitarian aid in war-struck Kharkiv, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski said, 鈥淭he mission of bringing the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 charity to those in need never paused, not even during the Sede Vacante.鈥�

The truck departed several days ago from the Basilica of Saint Sophia in Rome, a longstanding centre of support for the Ukrainian people. 鈥淐harity never stops,鈥� said Cardinal Krajewski, highlighting how Ukraine, described by 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV, echoing the words of 杏MAP导航 Francis, as 鈥渄eeply afflicted鈥�, remains close to the heart of the Church.

The truck arriving in Kharkiv

From Rome to the frontlines of need

Since the onset of the war, Saint Sophia鈥攖he spiritual home of the Ukrainian community in Rome鈥攈as served as a vital hub of solidarity. The Apostolic Almoner鈥檚 Office, too, has contributed generously, sending supplies stored in the Vatican鈥檚 warehouses.

鈥淲e even included chairs and tables salvaged from a hotel that was closing,鈥� explained Cardinal Krajewski. The shipment also contained mattresses, food, and essential items for children. 鈥淭hey need everything鈥攅specially now,鈥� he added, underscoring the worsening humanitarian crisis.

In a time marked by suffering and urgency, 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV continues the mission of compassionate presence, sustaining the people of Ukraine with tangible signs of solidarity and hope. As the war grinds on, the Church鈥檚 response remains steadfast: bringing comfort where there is pain, and charity where there is devastation.