Papal charity Cor Unum to distribute Ukraine appeal funds

The Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the papal charitable office,  will be organizing the distribution of funds raised in response to Pope Francis’ appeal for aid to the people of Ukraine, Vatican Radio informs.

Calling it a “worn out land,” on Sunday, Pope Francis appealed for an end to the conflict amid reports of fresh fighting. 

Pope Francis announced that a special collection for Ukraine will be taken up in churches across Europe on Sunday 24 April.

“This gesture of charity, beyond alleviating material suffering, expresses my personal closeness and the solidarity of the entire Church” he said.  He expressed his profound hope that it may be of help to promote peace and the respect for rights.