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San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - The Episcopal Delegation of the Missions, together with the parishes and schools of the capital, has promoted the celebration of a Mass and a meeting for the children in a parish in El Salvador. "Yo soy uno de ellos" was the motto of the day, which saw all united in favor of solidarity towards the youngest who are the most vulnerable in developing Countries. The event was Presided by Spanish Bishop His Exc. Mgr. Gerardo Melgar. Sister María Lourdes del Pozo, episcopal delegate, said that the aim of this day was to involve parents and catechists in a common celebration, without losing sight of the fact that children are the protagonists. El Salvador is the smallest and most overpopulated country in the American continent, characterized by extreme poverty, in which about half of the population lives. (AP) (Agenzia Fides 28/01/2015)
