VATICAN - Middle East conflict: on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI the Pontifical Council Cor Unum sends aid to suffering people

Monday, 24 July 2006

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Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Pontifical Council "Cor Unum" today published the following communique: "Given the persistence of the conflict in the Middle East and of the terrible plight of the peoples involved, the Pontifical Council 'Cor Unum' wishes, in the name of the Holy Father, to demonstrate its closeness to those who are suffering, sending preliminary aid to help shelter the thousands of displaced people. "This aid is directed towards a project being promoted by Caritas Lebanon, the Custody of the Holy Land, the AVSI Foundation and other organizations present on the ground, in order to supply materials for welcome centers (mattresses, blankets and sheets), drinking water, food and hygiene kits, and medicines." The communique also indicates where to send donations for this special collection of funds: Italian Post Office current account number 603035, made out to Pontifical Council Cor Unum, stating the reason: for Lebanon. Banca di Roma current account number 101010 - ABI 3002, CAB 5008 (from abroad: SWIFT code: BROMIT) - made out to Pontifical Council Cor Unum, stating the reason: for Lebanon. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 24/7/2006 - Righe 15; Parole 180)