Pope appeals for aid to famine victims in Horn of Africa

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Following his catechesis during this morning's general audience the Holy Father appealed to the international community to help people suffering famine in the Horn of Africa.

He said: "Dramatic news continues to arrive concerning the famine which has struck the Horn of Africa. I greet Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council 'Cor Unum', and Bishop Giorgio Bertin OFM, apostolic administrator of Mogadishu, who are present at this audience with a number of representatives of Catholic charity organisations. They will meet to analyse initiatives aimed at resolving this humanitarian emergency; and their meeting will also be attended by a representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who has likewise made a plea in support of the people affected.

"I renew my heartfelt appeal to the international community to continue its commitment to these people. At the same time I invite everyone to offer prayers and concrete support to so many sorely tried brothers and sisters, particularly to the children of the region who are dying every day because of the lack of water and food".

Source: VIS

Two charities supporting emergency relief projects in the Horn of Africa are New Ways and CAFOD. You can make donations online here: (New Ways) www.justgiving.com/newways1 and (CAFOD)
https://cafod.secure.force.com/donate/?id=701C0000000MW5wIAG