In the wake of the floods provoked by the torrential rains in Poland, a disaster on an unprecedented scale that has led to many victims and massive evacuations, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum has sent to His Excellency Bishop Józef Michalik, President of the Polish Episcopal Conference, a papal gift to assist the flood victims and evacuees in the worst hit ecclesiastical areas.
The Holy Father’s gesture through Cor Unum is intended to show His closeness to the suffering and His paternal encouragement to those who are so generously offering aid relief.
Vatican City, 24 May 2010
Bollettino della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede 345/2010, 26.05.2010
