“I am doing everything I can for Ukraine. We are experiencing cruelty. I am close to these ladies and to many Ukrainian children. Yesterday I spoke by telephone with President Zelensky. I remain available, I pray for you and for all of you. May the Lord bless you and may Our Lady keep you. Fraternally, Francis “.
It is the message, written in his own hand, that Pope Francis sent to Sister Teresina Longo, superior of the “Incoronata” Institute of Erice Casa-Santa who welcomes 20 children evacuated on a humanitarian flight from Ukraine, a point of reference for many Ukrainian refugees welcomed in the city. The nun had written to Bergoglio telling of the welcome to the little orphans and the tears of the Ukrainian ladies, all from Mariupol, in pain for their relatives and friends trapped in the city or prisoners in the hands of the Russians. In fact, attached to the letter from the superior was a brief and dramatic appeal by three women welcomed in Trapani – Iyrina, Veronika and Olha – who asked for greater international attention on their tormented city and on the conditions of prisoners in Russian hands so that the fundamental rights of the women are not violated. people and receive a fair trial according to international conventions.
The response was not long in coming and came the same day the Pope received the letter. “Despite the horror we see every day, we hope that with the efforts of Pope Francis and the civilized world an era of mercy and peace can come. We are moved and grateful for his paternal closeness”, said the three women, Christians orthodox.
Source: Ansa
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