Pope Francis makes donation to Brazil in response to floods

by times news cr

2024-05-14 00:25:50

On the morning of this Thursday, May 9, it was announced that the Pope Franciscomade a donation of 100 thousand euros, through the Apostolic Alms, which is equivalent to 500 thousand reais.

“We have been informed through the Apostolic Nunciature that the Holy Father has allocated a significant amount, through the Apostolic Alms, to help the homeless. This amount was around 100,000 euros and will be given to the South Region 3 of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, the region that covers the entire Rio Grande do Sul, to help in every way possible”, Dom Jaime Spengler, Archbishop of Porto Alegre and President of the National Conference of Brazilian Bishops (CNBB) for Vatican News.

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The concern and solidarity of the Holy Pontiff for the floods caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul was reflected on May 5 during the Regina Caeli, where he expressed:

“I assure my prayers for the people of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, affected by major floods. May the Lord welcome the deceased and comfort their families and those who have had to leave their homes.”.

According to the figures, the rains that have affected that region of Brazil since the beginning of May have left at least 100 dead, 425 municipalities affected, 130 missing, 163,786 displaced and 7,428 people in shelters, until the night of Wednesday, May 8. .

2024-05-14 00:25:50

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