
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski Prays at Mass Grave in Ukraine
Reuters has reported that 146 bodies, mostly civilians including two children, have been exhumed so far in Izium at the makeshift gravesites marked by wooden crosses.
Reuters has reported that 146 bodies, mostly civilians including two children, have been exhumed so far in Izium at the makeshift gravesites marked by wooden crosses.
The Vatican officials visited the Pope following his restful night, during which he reportedly slept well.
At the end of the musical, members of the Missionaries of Charity order founded by St. Teresa of Calcutta offered each guest a bag of food.
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, is visiting those impacted by war at the Pope’s request.
Another of his routines, now considered a tradition, is to meet migrants, refugees or homeless people both before setting out on a journey and also upon arriving at his destination.
This will be Cardinal Krajewski’s eighth trip to Ukraine since the war broke out
In his letter, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in the lands of which the Scriptures speak most often,” suffering as a result of the ongoing conflict spreading throughout the region.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa emphasized the importance of unity among Christians and the Palestinian people during visit.
The Vatican Dicastery for the Service of Charity announced Cardinal Krajewski’s visit on Dec. 22.
The Holy See Press Office said that the papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, traveled to Borodianka, a town around 30 miles northwest of the capital of Kyiv.
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