In the days when the “spark of hope” — evoked by Pope Leo XIV last Sunday during the Angelus — appears to take more concrete form in the Holy Land, the Pope’s closeness becomes a tangible sign of care for the smallest and most vulnerable.
Through the Office of Papal Charities, known as ‘s “Pope Leo’s first aid service,” 5,000 doses of antibiotics have been sent to Gaza for children, who are among those most affected by two years of conflict. This gesture was made possible by the reopening of the crossings through which humanitarian aid is now reaching the people of the Gaza Strip.
From words to action
“We are putting into practice the words of the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te, dedicated to the poor,” said Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, adding that “It is necessary to act, to pay attention to those in need.”
The papal text clearly expresses the Church’s mission, highlighting the fact “that its proclamation of the Gospel is credible only when expressed through concrete gestures of closeness and welcome.”
Thanks to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the antibiotics sent have already been distributed to those in need. The Cardinal Almoner recalled that, even during the years of war, efforts were made to help by sending funds for the purchase of food and fuel.
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By Benedetta Capelli | vaticannews
